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DE ATC B01AE07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dabigatran Etexilate shortage in Germany

Is there a Dabigatran Etexilate shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Dabigatran Etexilate products are reported short in Germany, the first since 21 Apr 2026. The company estimate for the return is 16 Nov 2026 (latest 15 Dec 2026). Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 150 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH21 Apr 202616 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 150 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH21 Apr 202616 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 110 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH6 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 110 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH6 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 110 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH6 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
DEDabigatranetexilat Viatris 75 mg HartkapselnViatris Germany GmbH6 Aug 202615 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller

Source

BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.