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CH ATC J01CE10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Benzathine Phenoxymethylpenicillin product is reported short in Switzerland, the first since 27 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

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

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).