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BE ATC S01BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Diclofenac shortage in Belgium

Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Diclofenac product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 11 Dec 2025. The company estimate for the return is 19 Mar 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEDicloabak 1 mg/ml 0.1 % eye drops sol. dropper cont. 10 mlLaboratoires Théa11 Dec 202519 Mar 2027Manufacturing 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.