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FR ATC L01BC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fluorouracil shortage in France

Is there a Fluorouracil shortage in France?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Fluorouracil products are reported short in France, the first since 8 Nov 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in France

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRFluorouracile Pfizer 50 mg/ml, solution à diluer pour perfusion - flacon de 100 mlPfizer8 Nov 2023not givenNot stated
FRFluorouracile Accord 50 mg/ml, solution à diluer pour perfusion, flacon de 100 ml limitedAccord (Intas)25 Feb 2026not givenNot stated

Source

ANSM (French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety). Official list. Medicines of major therapeutic interest in stock-out, supply tension or discontinuation; one row per communication.