BE ATC J01XB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Colistin shortage in Belgium
Is there a Colistin shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Colistin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 1 Apr 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Aug 2027). Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Colobreathe 1 662 500 IU (Abacus Medicine) inhal. pwdr. (hard caps.) 56 | Essential Pharma | 1 Apr 2025 | 30 Aug 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Colistimethate Sodium Accord 2 10*6 IU inj./inf. sol. (pwdr.) i.thec./i.v./i.cerebroventricul. vial 10 x 2 10*6 IU | Accord Healthcare | 15 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Colistineb 2 10*6 IU nebul. sol. (pwdr.)/inj./inf. sol. (pwdr.) i.v. vial 10 x 2 10*6 IU | Teva | 2 Nov 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Increased demand |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.