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DE ATC N02CC06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Eletriptan shortage in Germany

Is there an Eletriptan shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Eletriptan products are reported short in Germany, the first since 1 Mar 2026. The company estimate for the return is 16 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: increased demand.

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

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEEletriptan Bluefish 20 mg FilmtablettenBluefish Pharmaceuticals AB (publ)1 Mar 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEEletrip-Hormosan 20 mg FilmtablettenHormosan Pharma Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung17 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEEletrip-Hormosan 20 mg FilmtablettenHormosan Pharma Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung17 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEEletrip-Hormosan 40 mg FilmtablettenHormosan Pharma Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung17 Aug 202616 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage

Source

BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.