manufacturing problems — e.g. “Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata” (Italy)
unexpected increases in demand — e.g. “Elevata richiesta” (Italy)
Recent shortage history
France: resolved 18 Jun 2026 (began 12 Dec 2025)
Italy: resolved 30 Jun 2025 (began 30 Jun 2025)
Italy: resolved 1 Jun 2022 (began 1 Jun 2022)
Italy: resolved 31 Aug 2019 (began 31 Aug 2019)
Frequently asked questions
Is Prednisone currently in shortage?
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Prednisone has 4 active shortage notices across 2 countries (Italy, Canada). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Why is Prednisone in shortage?
Regulators attribute the current Prednisone shortages to manufacturing problems, unexpected increases in demand. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
When will the Prednisone shortage be resolved?
Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 16 Mar 2026 to 30 Sept 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.
Where does this Prednisone shortage data come from?
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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