shortagewatch

Home / Capecitabine / Spain

ES ATC L01BC06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Capecitabine shortage in Spain

Is there a Capecitabine shortage in Spain?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Capecitabine products are reported short in Spain, the first since 30 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 29 Nov 2026 (latest 28 Jan 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Italy, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Spain

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ESCAPECITABINA KERN PHARMA 300 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA , 60 comprimidos (Blister PVC/PVDC-ALUMINIO)Kern Pharma S.L.30 Sep 202628 Jan 2027Not stated
ESCAPECITABINA ACCORD 500 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG 120 comprimidosAccord Healthcare S.L.U.29 Oct 202629 Nov 2026Not stated

Source

AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices), CIMA. Official list. All authorised presentations with a declared supply problem.