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ATC J01GB03 · Other Aminoglycosides · updated 2 Nov 2026

Gentamicin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Spain, Norway, Sweden), covering 5 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Gentamicin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Spain, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 4 Nov 2026 (Norway). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Norway. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

Countries3/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies30 listed
Short since25 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return4 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain2 products shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway2 products shortSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

SpainNorwaySweden
2027GENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y GENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION, 1 vial de 3 mlGENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y GENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION, 50 viales de 3 mlGensumycin 40 mg/ml injeksjonsvæske, oppløsnGensumycin 40 mg/ml injeksjonsvæske, oppløsning, 5 x 2 ml hetteglassGentamicin B. Braun 3 mg/ml infusjonsvæske, Gentamicin B. Braun 3 mg/ml infusjonsvæske, oppløsning, 10 x 80 ml beholder av plast (ecoflac plus)Gensumycin 40 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5 x 2 Gensumycin 40 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5 x 2 mltoday

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Normon2Advanz (Amdipharm)2B. Braun1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01GB · Other Aminoglycosides
Tobramycin5/16Amikacin4/16Gentamicin3/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ESGENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION, 1 vial de 3 mlLaboratorios Normon S.A.25 Mar 2026not givenNot stated
ESGENTA GOBENS 80 MG/ML SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION, 50 viales de 3 mlLaboratorios Normon S.A.28 May 2026not givenNot stated
NOGensumycin 40 mg/ml injeksjonsvæske, oppløsning, 5 x 2 ml hetteglassAmdipharm Limited1 Oct 202630 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer
NOGentamicin B. Braun 3 mg/ml infusjonsvæske, oppløsning, 10 x 80 ml beholder av plast (ecoflac plus)B. Braun Melsungen AG14 Oct 20264 Nov 2026Increased demand
Uventet økt etterspørsel
SEGensumycin 40 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5 x 2 mlAmdipharm Limited1 Oct 202630 Jun 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Gentamicin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Spain, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 4 Nov 2026 (Norway). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Norway. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

When will Gentamicin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 4 Nov 2026 in Norway; Spain: no date given; Norway: 4 Nov 2026; Sweden: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Gentamicin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Gentamicin shortages?

Normon, Advanz (Amdipharm), B. Braun.