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ATC J01DB01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use

Cefalexin shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Cefalexin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Germany), covering 2 products.

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since1 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return13 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Germany2 packs shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Germany
Cephalex-CT 1000mg FilmtablettenCephalex-CT 1000mg FilmtablettenCephalex-CT 1000mg FilmtablettenCephalex-CT 1000mg Filmtablettentoday

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.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
DECephalex-CT 1000mg FilmtablettenAbZ-Pharma GmbH1 Jul 202613 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECephalex-CT 1000mg FilmtablettenAbZ-Pharma GmbH1 Jul 202613 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage

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

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