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BE ATC S01JA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fluorescein shortage in Belgium

Is there a Fluorescein shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Fluorescein products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 11 Apr 2019. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2030. Main reason: other.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEFluorescein Sodium Sterop 1 g/5 ml inj. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 5 mlLaboratoires Sterop11 Apr 201931 Dec 2030Other
Other reason
BEFluorescein Sodium Sterop 1 g/5 ml inj. sol. i.v. amp. 10 x 5 mlLaboratoires Sterop18 Apr 201931 Dec 2030Other
Other reason

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.