Heparin shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Heparin shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Heparin products are reported short in Switzerland. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Austria. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
CH	HEPARIN Bichsel 417 I.E./ml Inf Lös 417 U.I. 10x48 anticipated		30 Nov 2026	not given	Not stated
CH	HEPARIN Bichsel 5000 I.E./ml Inf Lös 5000 U.I. 10x HEPARIN Bichsel 5000 I.E./ml Inf Lös 10x5 mL anticipated		30 Nov 2026	not given	Not stated
CH	HEPARIN Bichsel 500 IE/5ml steril 10 Amp 5 ml anticipated	Laboratorium Dr. G. Bichsel AG	30 Nov 2026	not given	Not stated

Source

FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).