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BE ATC J01CE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Benzylpenicillin shortage in Belgium

Is there a Benzylpenicillin shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Benzylpenicillin product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 2 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 13 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEPenicilline G Kabi 2 000 000 IU inj./inf. sol. (pwdr.) i.v./i.m. vial 10 x 2000000 IUFresenius Kabi2 Oct 202613 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.