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DE ATC A02BC05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Esomeprazole shortage in Germany

Is there an Esomeprazole shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 14 Esomeprazole products are reported short in Germany, the first since 22 May 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente HartkapselnBasics GmbH22 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produktionsproblem
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produktionsproblem
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 20 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produktionsproblem
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
DEESOMEPRAZOL BASICS 40 mg magensaftresistente TablettenBasics GmbH2 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller

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.