DE ATC J01DC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefaclor shortage in Germany
Is there a Cefaclor shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Cefaclor products are reported short in Germany, the first since 1 Dec 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | CEFACLOR BASICS 250 mg TS | Basics GmbH | 1 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produktionsproblem |
| DE | CEFACLOR BASICS 250 mg TS | Basics GmbH | 1 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produktionsproblem |
| DE | CEFACLOR BASICS 125 mg TS | Basics GmbH | 7 Apr 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produktionsproblem |
| DE | Cefaclor 250 TS - 1 A Pharma | 1 A Pharma GmbH | 14 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Cefaclor 125 TS - 1 A Pharma | 1 A Pharma GmbH | 22 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
Source
BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.