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BE ATC J06BB04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin shortage in Belgium

Is there a Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 1 Apr 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Mar 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEHepacaf 5 000 IU inf. sol. (pwdr. + solv.) i.v. 5000 IU + 100 mlLFB BIOMEDICAMENTS1 Apr 202515 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

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