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DE ATC J05AF10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Entecavir shortage in Germany

Is there an Entecavir shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 10 Entecavir products are reported short in Germany, the first since 28 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026 (latest 5 Mar 2027). Main reason: other.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEEntecavir Amarox 0,5 mg FilmtablettenAMAROX PHARMA GmbH28 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DEEntecavir Amarox 0,5 mg FilmtablettenAMAROX PHARMA GmbH28 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DEEntecavir Amarox 1 mg FilmtablettenAMAROX PHARMA GmbH28 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DEEntecavir Amarox 1 mg FilmtablettenAMAROX PHARMA GmbH28 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DEEntecavir HEXAL 0,5 mg FilmtablettenH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft21 Oct 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEEntecavir HEXAL 0,5 mg FilmtablettenH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft21 Oct 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEBaraclude 0,5 mg Filmtabletten - OP90(90x1)Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG26 Oct 202622 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEEntecavir PUREN 0,5 mg FilmtablettenPUREN Pharma GmbH & Co. KG26 Oct 20265 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEEntecavir PUREN 0,5 mg FilmtablettenPUREN Pharma GmbH & Co. KG26 Oct 20265 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEEntecavir HEXAL 1 mg FilmtablettenH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft27 Oct 20264 Dec 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.