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CH ATC J01FA10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Azithromycin shortage in Switzerland
Is there an Azithromycin shortage in Switzerland?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Azithromycin products are reported short in Switzerland, the first since 21 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 2 Apr 2027. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Switzerland
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | AZITHROMYCIN Spirig HC Filmtabl 500 mg 3 Stk | Spirig HealthCare AG | 21 Aug 2026 | 2 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CH | AZITHROMYCIN Pfizer Filmtabl 250 mg 4 Stk AZITHROMYCIN Pfizer Filmtabl 250 mg 6 Stk | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | AZITHROMYCIN Pfizer Filmtabl 500 mg 3 Stk | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | AZITHROMYCIN Pfizer Plv 200 mg/5ml f Susp Fl 30 ml AZITHROMYCIN Pfizer Plv 200 mg/5ml f Susp Fl 15 ml | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | ZITHROMAX Plv 100 mg für Suspension Btl 3 Stk | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | ZITHROMAX Plv 300 mg für Suspension Btl 3 Stk | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | ZITHROMAX Plv 500 mg für Suspension Btl 3 Stk | Pfizer AG | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Not stated |
Source
FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).