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ATC P01AX06 · Other Agents Against Amoebiasis and Other Protozoal Diseases · updated 3 Nov 2026

Atovaquone shortage

As of 3 Nov 2026, Atovaquone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Belgium), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there an Atovaquone shortage?

Yes. As of 3 Nov 2026, Atovaquone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 5 Feb 2027 (Belgium). New since 4 Oct 2026: Belgium.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since2 Nov 20261 days ago
Earliest return5 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Belgium
2027Wellvone 750 mg/5 ml or. susp. 226 mlWellvone 750 mg/5 ml or. susp. 226 mltoday

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
GSK1 GSK

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEWellvone 750 mg/5 ml or. susp. 226 mlGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals2 Nov 20265 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Atovaquone shortage?

Yes. As of 3 Nov 2026, Atovaquone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 5 Feb 2027 (Belgium). New since 4 Oct 2026: Belgium.

When will Atovaquone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 5 Feb 2027 in Belgium; Belgium: 5 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Atovaquone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Atovaquone shortages?

GSK.