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ATC B01AB01 · Heparin Group · updated 4 Nov 2026

Heparin shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Heparin has a reported shortage in 5 of the 16 countries we track (United States, Canada, Italy, Austria, Switzerland), covering 15 products from 7 companies.

Is there a Heparin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Heparin is reported short in 5 of the 16 countries we track: United States, Canada, Italy, Austria, Switzerland. The earliest expected return is 11 Dec 2026 (Canada). 14 of 15 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Austria.

Countries5/16
Products15packs or presentations
Companies73 listed
Short since14 Nov 20179.0 years ago
Earliest return11 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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United States8 products shortCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly2 products shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustria1 product shortBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerland3 products shortCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in United States on 14 Nov 2017; most recently in Austria on 19 Oct 2026.

Not on the official list in: Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

United StatesCanadaItalyAustriaSwitzerland
20222023202420252026Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units In Sodium ChloridHeparin Sodium 1,000 Units In Sodium Chloride 0.9% In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-10)Heparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium ChloridHeparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-00)Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, InjectionHeparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0431-03)Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, InjectionHeparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0433-04)Heparin Sodium, Injection, 1,000 Units/500 mHeparin Sodium, Injection, 1,000 Units/500 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-1005-20)Heparin Sodium, Injection, 2,000 Units/1,000Heparin Sodium, Injection, 2,000 Units/1,000 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-2222-12)Heparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mHeparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-10)Heparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mHeparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-77)PHAREPAPHAREPAPHAREPAPHAREPAHeparin Gilvasan 1000 IE/ml - Injektions-/InHeparin Gilvasan 1000 IE/ml - Injektions-/Infusionslösung, 5 Stücktoday

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
Fresenius Kabi3 FREB. Braun2Baxter2 BAXPfizer2 PFEPharmatex2Gilvasan1Laboratorium G.1

Listed: Baxter BAX · NYSE, Pfizer PFE · NYSE, Fresenius Kabi FRE · Xetra

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B01AB · Heparin Group
Enoxaparin8/16Heparin5/16Antithrombin III2/16Danaparoid2/16Nadroparin2/16Tinzaparin2/16Bemiparin1/16Dalteparin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USHeparin Sodium 1,000 Units In Sodium Chloride 0.9% In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-10) limitedB. Braun Medical Inc.14 Nov 2017not givenOther
USHeparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-00) limitedB. Braun Medical Inc.14 Nov 2017not givenOther
USHeparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0431-03) limitedBaxter Healthcare14 Nov 2017not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
USHeparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0433-04)Baxter Healthcare14 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USHeparin Sodium, Injection, 1,000 Units/500 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-1005-20)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company14 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USHeparin Sodium, Injection, 2,000 Units/1,000 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-2222-12)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company14 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USHeparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-10)Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC14 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USHeparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-77)Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC14 Nov 2017not givenOther
CAHEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP (5 mL) anticipatedFRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD12 Nov 202611 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
ITPHAREPA discontinuationPHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L.31 Jul 2025not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue
ITPHAREPAPHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L.31 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ATHeparin Gilvasan 1000 IE/ml - Injektions-/Infusionslösung, 5 StückGilvasan Pharma GmbH19 Oct 2026not givenQuality problem or recall
Rückruf von Chargen am Markt
CHHEPARIN Bichsel 417 I.E./ml Inf Lös 417 U.I. 10x48 anticipated30 Nov 2026not givenNot stated
CHHEPARIN Bichsel 5000 I.E./ml Inf Lös 5000 U.I. 10x HEPARIN Bichsel 5000 I.E./ml Inf Lös 10x5 mL anticipated30 Nov 2026not givenNot stated
CHHEPARIN Bichsel 500 IE/5ml steril 10 Amp 5 ml anticipatedLaboratorium Dr. G. Bichsel AG30 Nov 2026not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Heparin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Heparin is reported short in 5 of the 16 countries we track: United States, Canada, Italy, Austria, Switzerland. The earliest expected return is 11 Dec 2026 (Canada). 14 of 15 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Austria.

When will Heparin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 11 Dec 2026 in Canada; United States: no date given; Canada: 11 Dec 2026; Italy: no date given; Austria: no date given; Switzerland: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Heparin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Heparin shortages?

Fresenius Kabi, B. Braun, Baxter, Pfizer, Pharmatex, Gilvasan, Laboratorium G..