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FR ATC C05BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Heparin shortage in France

Is there a Heparin shortage in France?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Heparin products are reported short in France, the first since 22 Apr 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in France

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

Source

ANSM (French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety). Official list. Medicines of major therapeutic interest in stock-out, supply tension or discontinuation; one row per communication.