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ATC S02AA15 · Antiinfectives · updated 4 Nov 2026
Ciprofloxacin shortage
As of 4 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Sweden), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Italy). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.
Timeline
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.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group S02AA · AntiinfectivesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | UNICEXAL anticipated | INFECTOPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL UND CONSILIUM GMBH | 30 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| SE | Ciloxan 3 mg/ml Droppflaska, 5 ml (Droptainer) | Orifarm AB | 14 Oct 2025 | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Italy). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.
When will Ciprofloxacin be back in stock?
Companies expect supply back from 18 Dec 2026 in Italy; Italy: 18 Dec 2026; Sweden: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Ciprofloxacin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Ciprofloxacin shortages?
Infectopharm Arzneimittel, Orifarm.