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BE ATC A10BB09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Gliclazide shortage in Belgium

Is there a Gliclazide shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Gliclazide products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 3 Mar 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 26 Mar 2027). Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEGliclazide Sandoz 60 mg tabl. modif.-rel. 180Sandoz3 Mar 20266 Nov 2026Increased demand
BEGliclazide Sandoz 60 mg tabl. modif.-rel. 90Sandoz29 Oct 202626 Mar 2027Increased demand

Source

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