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BE ATC H02AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dexamethasone shortage in Belgium

Is there a Dexamethasone shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Dexamethasone product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 23 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEAacidexam 5 mg/ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./i.burs./i.artic. amp. 10 x 1 mlAspen Pharma Trading23 Oct 202613 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.