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CH ATC L01BC05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Gemcitabine shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Gemcitabine shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Gemcitabine product is reported short in Switzerland, the first since 15 May 2025. The company estimate for the return is 1 Jan 2030. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHGEMCITABIN Teva liquid 200 mg/5ml DurchstfTeva Pharma AG15 May 20251 Jan 2030Not stated

Source

FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).