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ATC N02AA08 · Analgesics

Dihydrocodeine shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Dihydrocodeine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Austria), covering 3 products.

Countries2/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since31 Jul 20263 months ago
Earliest return31 Oct 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Germany1 pack shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustria2 packs shortBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

GermanyAustria
2027DHC Ennogen 90 mg RetardtablettenDHC Ennogen 90 mg RetardtablettenCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 10 StüCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 10 StückCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 20 StüCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 20 Stücktoday

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.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
DEDHC Ennogen 90 mg RetardtablettenEnnogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited31 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
ATCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 10 StückEnnogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited13 Aug 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung in der Packmittelbeschaffung
ATCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 20 StückEnnogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited13 Aug 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung in der Packmittelbeschaffung

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

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