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BE ATC M05BA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alendronic Acid shortage in Belgium

Is there an Alendronic Acid shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Alendronic Acid product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 11 Jun 2025. The company estimate for the return is 21 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEAlendronate Viatris 70 mg tabl. 12Viatris GX11 Jun 202521 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.