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ATC M04AA01 · Antigout Preparations
Allopurinol shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Allopurinol has a reported shortage in 4 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium), covering 8 products.
Countries4/5
Products8packs or presentations
Short since10 Mar 20268 months ago
Earliest return29 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date6products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalySpainAustriaBelgium
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.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 10 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 31 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 31 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 22 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| ES | ALOPURINOL NORMON 100 mg COMPRIMIDOS EFG , 100 comprimidos | Laboratorios Normon S.A. | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| AT | Purinol 300 mg - Tabletten, 30 Stück | Teva B.V. | 7 Sep 2026 | not given | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| AT | Allopurinol Sandoz 100 mg - Tabletten, 100 Stück | Sandoz GmbH | 13 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| BE | Allopurinol Sandoz 100 mg tabl. 100 | Sandoz | 31 Jul 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.