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ATC C05BA03 · Heparins Or Heparinoids for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Heparin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Heparin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (France), covering 3 products from 0 companies.

Is there a Heparin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Heparin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since22 Apr 20242.5 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFrance3 products shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

France
202520262027Héparine calcique 25 000 UI/mL, solution injHéparine calcique 25 000 UI/mL, solution injectable en seringue pré-remplie (S.C.) de 0,2 mL et 0,3 ml, Calciparine 5 000 UI/0,2 ml et 7 500 UI/0,3 ml, solution injectable en seringue pré-remplie (S.C.)Calciparine sous-cutanée 12 500 UI/0,5 ml, sCalciparine sous-cutanée 12 500 UI/0,5 ml, solution injectableCalciparine sous-cutanée 20 000 UI/0,8 ml, sCalciparine sous-cutanée 20 000 UI/0,8 ml, solution injectabletoday

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.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group C05BA · Heparins Or Heparinoids for Topical Use
Heparin1/16Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRHéparine calcique 25 000 UI/mL, solution injectable en seringue pré-remplie (S.C.) de 0,2 mL et 0,3 ml, Calciparine 5 000 UI/0,2 ml et 7 500 limited22 Apr 2024not givenNot stated
FRCalciparine sous-cutanée 12 500 UI/0,5 ml, solution injectable limited11 Jul 2025not givenNot stated
FRCalciparine sous-cutanée 20 000 UI/0,8 ml, solution injectable limited21 Aug 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 2 Nov 2026, Heparin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

When will Heparin be back in stock?

No return date has been given; France: 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?

The registers do not name the companies.