Talc shortage status
1 active shortage notice across 1 country.
Last updated 1 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Talc
- Brand names
- Talc, Sterile
- Class
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Where Talc is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | high | 1 | 7 Oct 2022 | — | FDA MedWatch |
Why Talc is in shortage
- regulatory action — e.g. “Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.” (United States)
Frequently asked questions
Is Talc currently in shortage?
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Talc has 1 active shortage notice across 1 country (United States). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Why is Talc in shortage?
Regulators attribute the current Talc shortages to regulatory action. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Where does this Talc 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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