Salbutamol shortage status
40 active shortage notices across 11 countries · 7 anticipated.
Last updated 1 Nov 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Salbutamol
- Brand names
- ProAir, Airomir, Ventolin, Proventil
- ATC code
- R03AC02 — Salbutamol
- Class
- Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)
- Forms
- pressurised inhaler, nebuliser solution, tablet, solution for injection
- WHO Essential Medicine
- Yes — 25.1. Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease