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BE ATC N05BA12 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Alprazolam shortage in Belgium
Is there an Alprazolam shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Alprazolam products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 8 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 27 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Nov 2026). Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Ireland, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Xanax Retard 0.5 mg (Impexeco) tabl. prol.-rel. 30 | Impexeco | 8 Oct 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Xanax Retard 1 mg (Impexeco) tabl. prol.-rel. 30 | Impexeco | 8 Oct 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Xanax 1 mg (Impexeco) tabl. 50 | Impexeco | 21 May 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Alprazolam Sandoz 0.25 mg tabl. 20 | Sandoz | 22 Sep 2026 | 27 Nov 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.