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BE ATC B05BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Carbohydrates shortage in Belgium

Is there a Carbohydrates shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Carbohydrates products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 7 Dec 2023. The company estimate for the return is 1 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2030). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEGlucose Sterop 200 mg/ml inf. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 10 mlLaboratoires Sterop7 Dec 202331 Dec 2030Other
Other reason
BEGlucose Sterop 500 mg/ml inf. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 10 mlLaboratoires Sterop18 Sep 20261 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEGlucose Sterop 300 mg/ml inf. sol. i.v. amp. 50 x 20 mlLaboratoires Sterop25 Sep 20261 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEGlucose Sterop 500 mg/ml inf. sol. i.v. amp. 10 x 10 mlLaboratoires Sterop30 Sep 20261 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.