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CH ATC L01DB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Epirubicin shortage in Switzerland

Is there an Epirubicin shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Epirubicin products are reported short in Switzerland, the first since 30 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHFARMORUBICIN RD Trockensub 10 mg c Solv AmpPfizer AG30 Jan 202531 Dec 2026Not stated
CHEPIRUBICIN Teva liquid 200 mg/100ml DurchstfTeva Pharma AG11 Mar 20266 Nov 2026Not stated
CHEPIRUBICIN Teva liquid 100 mg/50ml DurchstfTeva Pharma AG13 Apr 20266 Nov 2026Not stated
CHFARMORUBICIN RD Trockensub 50 mg DurchstfPfizer AG18 May 2026not givenNot stated
CHEPIRUBICIN Teva liquid 50 mg/25ml DurchstfTeva Pharma AG6 Jul 20266 Nov 2026Not stated

Source

FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).