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NO ATC S01AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Chloramphenicol shortage in Norway

Is there a Chloramphenicol shortage in Norway?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Chloramphenicol product is reported short in Norway, the first since 6 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Austria. All countries.

Affected products in Norway

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOKloramfenikol 10 mg/g øyesalve, 5 g tubeEvolan Pharma AB6 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

Source

DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).