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ATC J01CE10 · Beta-Lactamase Sensitive Penicillins · updated 2 Nov 2026

Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Switzerland, Czechia), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Switzerland, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 21 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Czechia.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since27 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return21 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerland1 product shortCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

SwitzerlandCzechia
2027OSPEN 750 Sirup 750000 IE/5ml Fl 120 ml OSPEOSPEN 750 Sirup 750000 IE/5ml Fl 120 ml OSPEN 750 Sirup 750000 IE/5ml Fl 60 mlOSPEN 0,75MIU/5ML 0,75MIU/5ML POR SUS 1X60MLOSPEN 0,75MIU/5ML 0,75MIU/5ML POR SUS 1X60MLtoday

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
Sandoz2 SDZ

Listed: Sandoz SDZ · SIX Swiss

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01CE · Beta-Lactamase Sensitive Penicillins
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin5/16Phenoxymethylpenicillin5/16Benzylpenicillin4/16Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHOSPEN 750 Sirup 750000 IE/5ml Fl 120 ml OSPEN 750 Sirup 750000 IE/5ml Fl 60 mlSandoz Pharmaceuticals AG27 Mar 2026not givenNot stated
CZOSPEN 0,75MIU/5ML 0,75MIU/5ML POR SUS 1X60MLSandoz GmbH, Kundl27 Oct 202621 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Switzerland, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 21 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Czechia.

When will Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 21 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Switzerland: no date given; Czechia: 21 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortages?

Sandoz.