BE ATC B05AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Albumin shortage in Belgium
Is there an Albumin shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Albumin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 1 Feb 2021. The company estimate for the return is 30 Sep 2030. Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Albunorm 20 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 100 ml | Octapharma Benelux | 1 Feb 2021 | 30 Sep 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Albunorm 20 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 50 ml | Octapharma Benelux | 1 Feb 2021 | 30 Sep 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Albunorm 5 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 100 ml | Octapharma Benelux | 1 Feb 2021 | 30 Sep 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Albunorm 5 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 250 ml | Octapharma Benelux | 1 Feb 2021 | 30 Sep 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Albunorm 5 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 500 ml | Octapharma Benelux | 1 Feb 2021 | 30 Sep 2030 | Other Other reason |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.