BE ATC G02AD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dinoprostone shortage in Belgium

Is there a Dinoprostone shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Dinoprostone products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 12 Nov 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Jan 2027 (latest 12 Feb 2027). Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
BE	Prostin E2 3 mg vagin. tabl. 4	Pfizer	12 Nov 2025	12 Feb 2027	Active ingredient shortage Excipient not available
BE	Prostin E2 0.5 mg tabl. 10	Pfizer	5 Dec 2025	15 Jan 2027	Active ingredient shortage Active Substance not available

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.