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ATC B05BA10 · Solutions for Parenteral Nutrition · updated 4 Nov 2026

Combinations shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Austria, Czechia, Sweden), covering 5 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Austria, Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Austria, Czechia.

Countries3/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since22 Oct 202613 days ago
Earliest return13 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonDistribution or logistics
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustria1 product shortBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia3 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Austria on 22 Oct 2026; most recently in Czechia on 26 Oct 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

AustriaCzechiaSweden
Pedismof Junior Emulsion zur Infusion, 6 StüPedismof Junior Emulsion zur Infusion, 6 StückSMOFKABIVEN INF EML 4X1477ML IISMOFKABIVEN INF EML 4X1477ML IISMOFKABIVEN EXTRA NITROGEN INF EML 4X1518MLSMOFKABIVEN EXTRA NITROGEN INF EML 4X1518MLNUTRIFLEX OMEGA PLUS 38/120 INF EML 5X1875MLNUTRIFLEX OMEGA PLUS 38/120 INF EML 5X1875MLtoday

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
Fresenius Kabi4 FREB. Braun1

Listed: Fresenius Kabi FRE · Xetra

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B05BA · Solutions for Parenteral Nutrition
Carbohydrates7/16Amino Acids5/16Fat Emulsions4/16Combinations3/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATPedismof Junior Emulsion zur Infusion, 6 StückFresenius Kabi Austria GmbH22 Oct 2026not givenDistribution or logistics
Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung
CZSMOFKABIVEN INF EML 4X1477ML IIFresenius Kabi s.r.o., Praha26 Oct 202620 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
CZSMOFKABIVEN EXTRA NITROGEN INF EML 4X1518MLFresenius Kabi s.r.o., Praha27 Oct 202613 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
CZNUTRIFLEX OMEGA PLUS 38/120 INF EML 5X1875MLB. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen2 Nov 202618 Nov 2026Increased demand
zvýšená spotřeba
SESmofKabiven Perifer Trekammarpåse, 4 x 1206 ml (Biofine) anticipatedFresenius Kabi AB3 Jan 20273 Feb 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Austria, Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Austria, Czechia.

When will Combinations be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 13 Nov 2026 in Czechia; Austria: no date given; Czechia: 13 Nov 2026; Sweden: 3 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Combinations in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: distribution or logistics. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Combinations shortages?

Fresenius Kabi, B. Braun.