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ATC N01AX07 · Anesthetics
Etomidate shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Etomidate has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Austria, Belgium), covering 2 products.
Countries2/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since8 Mar 20242.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
AustriaBelgium
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Hypnomidate - Ampullen, 5 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Mar 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| BE | Etomidate - Lipuro 20 mg/10 ml inj. emuls. i.v. amp. 10 x 10 ml | B. Braun Melsungen | 28 Sep 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Active Substance not available |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.