16 active shortage notices across 2 countries · 1 anticipated.
Last updated 1 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | high | 1 | 8 Aug 2024 | — | FDA MedWatch |
| Italy | medium | 15 | 9 May 2022 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| AIFA |
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Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Ibuprofene has 16 active shortage notices across 2 countries (United States, Italy). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Regulators attribute the current Ibuprofene shortages to manufacturing problems, unexpected increases in demand, causes not stated by the regulator. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 30 Jun 2026 to 31 Oct 2026, depending on country and product. These estimates come from the manufacturers via regulators and often change — check the per-country table above for the latest.
Mederti lists 1 clinically related alternative for Ibuprofene (see the alternatives section above). Alternatives require clinical judgement — always confirm suitability with a pharmacist or prescriber and your national guidance before substituting.
Every shortage notice on this page is scraped daily from an official national medicines regulator (such as the FDA, TGA, MHRA or EMA) and linked back to its source. Mederti aggregates 40+ regulators across 50+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.
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