Question 1

Is Midazolam currently in shortage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Midazolam has 53 active shortage notices across 12 countries (Italy, United States, Australia, Canada, France, European Union and more). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.

Question 2

Why is Midazolam in shortage?

Accepted Answer

Regulators attribute the current Midazolam shortages to unexpected increases in demand, product discontinuation, causes not stated by the regulator. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.

Question 3

When will the Midazolam shortage be resolved?

Accepted Answer

Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 15 Apr 2025 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.

Question 4

What are the alternatives to Midazolam?

Accepted Answer

Mederti lists 5 drugs in the same WHO ATC class as Midazolam (see above). These are classification context only — not clinically reviewed substitutes. Always confirm any switch with a pharmacist or prescriber and your national guidance.

Question 5

Where does this Midazolam shortage data come from?

Accepted Answer

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+ official regulators across 35+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.

Country	Severity	Notices	Since	Est. resolution	Source
Italy	critical	7	30 Jun 2024	31 Dec 2026	AIFA
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