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DE ATC J01FA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Erythromycin shortage in Germany

Is there an Erythromycin shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Erythromycin products are reported short in Germany, the first since 9 Jan 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEErythromycin Inresa i.v. 1gInresa Arzneimittel GmbH9 Jan 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEINFECTOMYCIN 600 SaftINFECTOPHARM Arzneimittel und Consilium GmbH10 Apr 202630 Jun 2027Other
Sonstige

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.