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BE ATC L01DB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Doxorubicin shortage in Belgium

Is there a Doxorubicin shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Doxorubicin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 19 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 9 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Nov 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BECaelyx Pegylated Liposomal 2 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 10 mlBaxter Holding19 Aug 20269 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in the release of the end product
BEDoxorubicin Accord Healthcare 2 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 100 mlAccord Healthcare14 Oct 202630 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.