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BE ATC M04AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Allopurinol shortage in Belgium
Is there an Allopurinol shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Allopurinol product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 31 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 11 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Allopurinol Sandoz 100 mg tabl. 100 | Sandoz | 31 Jul 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing 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.