Tampon Shortage 2025. The tampon shortage just caught national attention last week, but nonprofits that provide free menstrual health products to those in need say they’ve been struggling with. Average prices for tampons rose 9.8% in the past year, and prices for menstrual pads rose 8.3%, largely due to the increasing costs of the paper and plastic materials used to make them, according.
Recent news stories and conversation on social media have highlighted shortages of feminine products across the country, including tampons and menstrual pads. Top retailers and manufacturers acknowledged the shortages this week, confirming complaints that have been circulating on social media for months.
