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ATC V03AE07 · Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia · updated 2 Nov 2026

Calcium Acetate shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Calcium Acetate has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Switzerland), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Calcium Acetate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Calcium Acetate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Switzerland. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Laboratorium G.1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group V03AE · Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia
Calcium Acetate and Magnesium Carbonate5/16Sevelamer5/16Lanthanum Carbonate3/16Polystyrene Sulfonate3/16Calcium Acetate1/16Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHCALCIUM ACET Phosphatb Bichsel Kaps 400 mg 100 Stk CALCIUM ACET Phosphatb Bichsel Kaps 400 mg 250 Stk anticipatedLaboratorium Dr. G. Bichsel AG30 Nov 2026not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Calcium Acetate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Calcium Acetate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Switzerland. No company has given a return date.

When will Calcium Acetate be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Switzerland: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Calcium Acetate in short supply?

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

Which companies have Calcium Acetate shortages?

Laboratorium G..