30 active shortage notices across 11 countries · 1 anticipated.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | critical | 8 | 3 May 2018 | — | FDA MedWatch, FDA |
| Canada | high | 5 | 14 Jan 2026 | 4 Sept 2026 | HC |
| New Zealand | high | 1 | 19 Jun 2026 | — | Pharmac |
| Australia | high | 1 | 22 May 2026 | — | TGA |
| Colombia | high | 1 | 3 Apr 2026 | — | INVIMA |
| Germany | high | 1 | 10 Jul 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 | BfArM |
| Italy | medium | 7 | 2 Aug 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | AIFA |
| Croatia | medium | 2 | 7 Dec 2021 | — | HALMED |
| India | medium | 2 | 1 May 2026 | — | CDSCO |
| Belgium | medium | 1 | 30 Jul 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | FAMHP |
| Spain | medium | 1 | 27 May 2026 | — | AEMPS |
Clinically related options from Mederti's curated alternatives data. Always confirm suitability with a pharmacist or prescriber before substituting.
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Lorazepam has 30 active shortage notices across 11 countries (United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Colombia, Germany and more). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Regulators attribute the current Lorazepam shortages to causes not stated by the regulator, manufacturing problems, supply-chain disruption. 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 20 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 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 5 clinically related alternatives for Lorazepam (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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