ATC B05BA02 · Blood Substitutes and Perfusion Solutions
Fat Emulsions shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Fat Emulsions has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Belgium), covering 5 products.
Countries3/5
Products5packs or presentations
Short since12 Dec 202423 months ago
Earliest return8 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpainBelgium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | SMOFLIPID | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 12 Dec 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | SMOFLIPID | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 18 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SMOFLIPID | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| ES | INTRALIPID 200 mg/ml EMULSION PARA PERFUSION, 1 bolsa de 500 ml | Fresenius Kabi España, S.A.U. | 10 Feb 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| BE | SMOFlipid 200 mg/ml inf. emuls. i.v. 10 x 500 ml | Fresenius Kabi | 11 Sep 2026 | 8 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
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