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BE ATC N06AB10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Escitalopram shortage in Belgium
Is there an Escitalopram shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Escitalopram products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 6 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 22 Feb 2027). Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Escitalopram EG 10 mg (PI Pharma) film-coat. tabl. 98 | PI Pharma | 6 Aug 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Escitalopram Sandoz 10 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Sandoz | 31 Aug 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Escitalopram Viatris 20 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Viatris GX | 14 Sep 2026 | 22 Feb 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Escitalopram Viatris 20 mg film-coat. tabl. 250 | Viatris GX | 5 Oct 2026 | 20 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing 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.