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ATC J01DD08 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use

Cefixime shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Cefixime has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy), covering 4 products.

Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since1 Oct 20188.1 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Germany3 packs shortItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

GermanyItaly
20222023202420252026Cefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur HerstellunCefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenCefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur HerstellunCefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenCefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur HerstellunCefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenCEFIXIMA MYLANCEFIXIMA MYLANtoday

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
DECefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenALIUD PHARMA GmbH1 Oct 201831 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenALIUD PHARMA GmbH1 Oct 201831 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECefixim AL 100 mg/5 ml Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum EinnehmenALIUD PHARMA GmbH1 Oct 201831 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
ITCEFIXIMA MYLANMYLAN S.P.A.7 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta

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

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