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BE ATC B01AC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Clopidogrel shortage in Belgium

Is there a Clopidogrel shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Clopidogrel products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 6 Nov 2025. The company estimate for the return is 4 Nov 2026 (latest 13 Jan 2027). Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEClopidogrel Viatris 75 mg film-coat. tabl. 30Viatris6 Nov 202513 Jan 2027Increased demand
BEClopidogrel Viatris 75 mg film-coat. tabl. 90Viatris26 Feb 20264 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.