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DE ATC N06AB10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Escitalopram shortage in Germany
Is there an Escitalopram shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Escitalopram products are reported short in Germany, the first since 22 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jan 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Escitalopram Aurobindo 20 mg Filmtabletten | PUREN Pharma GmbH & Co. KG | 22 Jun 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Probleme in der Herstellung |
| DE | Escitalopram-Micro Labs 10 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 3 Jul 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Escitalopram-Micro Labs 10 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 3 Jul 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Escitalopram-Micro Labs 10 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 3 Jul 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Escitalopram Aurobindo 10 mg Filmtabletten | PUREN Pharma GmbH & Co. KG | 6 Jul 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Escitalopram-Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 6 Jul 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Escitalopram-Micro Labs 15 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 10 Sep 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased 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.