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BE ATC C01BC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Flecainide shortage in Belgium

Is there a Flecainide shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Flecainide products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 7 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Jan 2027 (latest 3 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEFlecainide Retard Sandoz 150 mg hard caps. prol.-rel. 100Sandoz7 Aug 20263 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEFlecainide Sandoz 100 mg tabl. 100Sandoz23 Sep 202615 Jan 2027Manufacturing 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.