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ATC S01AE03 · Fluoroquinolones · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ciprofloxacin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Spain. The earliest expected return is 14 Dec 2026 (Spain). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since8 Oct 202513 months ago
Earliest return14 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpain1 product shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

ItalySpain
20262027OFTACILOXOFTACILOXOFTACILOX 3 mg/ml COLIRIO EN SOLUCION , 1 frOFTACILOX 3 mg/ml COLIRIO EN SOLUCION , 1 frasco de 5 mltoday

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 countries
Ntc2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01AE · Fluoroquinolones
Ciprofloxacin2/16Levofloxacin2/16Ofloxacin2/16Besifloxacin1/16Gatifloxacin1/16Moxifloxacin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITOFTACILOXNTC S.R.L.1 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ESOFTACILOX 3 mg/ml COLIRIO EN SOLUCION , 1 frasco de 5 mlNtc S.R.L.8 Oct 202514 Dec 2026Not 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 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Spain. The earliest expected return is 14 Dec 2026 (Spain). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Ciprofloxacin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 14 Dec 2026 in Spain; Italy: no date given; Spain: 14 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ciprofloxacin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Ciprofloxacin shortages?

Ntc.