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ATC S01GX13 · Other Antiallergics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Bilastine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Bilastine has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 6 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Bilastine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Bilastine is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Spain, Austria. The earliest expected return is 31 Mar 2027 (Spain). 3 of 6 affected products have no return date.

Countries3/16
Products6packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since28 May 202517 months ago
Earliest return31 Mar 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly3 products shortSpain2 products shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustria1 product shortBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Austria on 28 May 2025; most recently in Italy on 7 Jul 2025.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

ItalySpainAustria
202620272028ROBILASROBILASAYRINALAYRINALBYSABELBYSABELBILAXTEN 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasBILAXTEN 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasco de 5 mlIBIS 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasco dIBIS 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasco de 5 mlOlisir 6 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung, 5 mlOlisir 6 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung, 5 mltoday

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
Menarini5Faes Farma1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01GX · Other Antiallergics
Ketotifen6/16Azelastine3/16Bilastine3/16Levocabastine2/16Olopatadine2/16Cromoglicic Acid, Combinations1/16Epinastine1/16Spaglumic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITROBILASMENARINI INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXEMBOURG S.A.7 Jul 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITAYRINALMENARINI INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXEMBOURG S.A.1 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBYSABELMENARINI INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXEMBOURG S.A.1 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ESBILAXTEN 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasco de 5 mlFaes Farma S.A.6 Jul 202531 May 2027Not stated
ESIBIS 6 MG/ML COLIRIO EN SOLUCION, 1 frasco de 5 mlMenarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A.14 Sep 202531 Mar 2027Not stated
ATOlisir 6 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung, 5 mlMenarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A.28 May 202531 Dec 2027Quality problem or recall
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"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Bilastine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Bilastine is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Spain, Austria. The earliest expected return is 31 Mar 2027 (Spain). 3 of 6 affected products have no return date.

When will Bilastine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Mar 2027 in Spain; Italy: no date given; Spain: 31 Mar 2027; Austria: 31 Dec 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Bilastine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Bilastine shortages?

Menarini, Faes Farma.