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ES ATC J01FA10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Azithromycin shortage in Spain
Is there an Azithromycin shortage in Spain?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Azithromycin products are reported short in Spain, the first since 1 Mar 2026. The company estimate for the return is 29 Nov 2026 (latest 15 Dec 2026). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Spain
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | AZITROMICINA ALTER 500 mg GRANULADO PARA SUSPENSION ORAL EFG, 3 sobres | Laboratorios Alter S.A. | 1 Mar 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | AZITROMICINA TEVAGEN 500 MG COMPRIMIDOS DISPERSABLES EFG, 3 comprimidos | Teva Gmbh | 5 Jul 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | AZITROMICINA TEVAGEN 250 MG COMPRIMIDOS DISPERSABLES, 6 comprimidos | Teva Gmbh | 5 Oct 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | AZITROMICINA KERN PHARMA 200 mg/5 ml POLVO PARA SUSPENSION ORAL EFG, 1 frasco de 15 ml | Kern Pharma S.L. | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
Source
AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices), CIMA. Official list. All authorised presentations with a declared supply problem.