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AT ATC S01AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Chloramphenicol shortage in Austria
Is there a Chloramphenicol shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Chloramphenicol product is reported short in Austria, the first since 1 Dec 2019. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Norway. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Halomycetin - Augensalbe, 5 g | Wabosan Arzneimittelvertriebs GmbH | 1 Dec 2019 | not given | Manufacturing problem Hersteller nicht GMP-konform |
Source
BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).