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ATC D06BB03 · Antivirals · updated 4 Nov 2026

Aciclovir shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Aciclovir has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, Italy, Czechia), covering 4 products from 4 companies.

Is there an Aciclovir shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Aciclovir is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Italy, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Dec 2026 (Germany). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries3/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies41 listed
Short since25 Oct 202512 months ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany1 product shortFranceNo reported shortageItaly2 products shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Italy on 25 Oct 2025; most recently in Czechia on 1 Aug 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

GermanyItalyCzechia
20262027Aciclovir AbZ LippenherpescremeAciclovir AbZ LippenherpescremeDRAVYRDRAVYRACICLOVIR AL 50MG/G 50MG/G CRM 2GACICLOVIR AL 50MG/G 50MG/G CRM 2Gtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Abz-Pharma1Italiano Biochimico1Towa (Pensa)1 4553Stada1

Listed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D06BB · Antivirals
Aciclovir3/16Podophyllotoxin2/16Docosanol1/16Imiquimod1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEAciclovir AbZ LippenherpescremeAbZ-Pharma GmbH16 Feb 202630 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
ITDRAVYRLABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A.25 Oct 2025not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Motivi commerciali
ITACICLOVIR PENSA anticipatedTOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A.2 Jan 202730 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
CZACICLOVIR AL 50MG/G 50MG/G CRM 2GSTADA Arzneimittel AG, Bad Vilbel1 Aug 202630 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Aciclovir shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Aciclovir is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Italy, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Dec 2026 (Germany). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Aciclovir be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Dec 2026 in Germany; Germany: 30 Dec 2026; Italy: 30 Jun 2027; Czechia: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Aciclovir in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Aciclovir shortages?

Abz-Pharma, Italiano Biochimico, Towa (Pensa), Stada.