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ATC D08AC52 · Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Chlorhexidine, Combinations shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Chlorhexidine, Combinations has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since1 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalySpain
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FARVICETT | NUOVA FARMEC S.R.L. | 1 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CHLORAPREP | BECTON DICKINSON FRANCE S.A.S. | 24 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | CHLORAPREP announced | BECTON DICKINSON FRANCE S.A.S. | 15 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| ES | MENALCOL REFORZADO 70º SOLUCIÓN CUTÁNEA, 1 frasco | Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A. | 20 May 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.