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BE ATC J07BC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hepatitis B, Purified Antigen shortage in Belgium

Is there a Hepatitis B, Purified Antigen shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Hepatitis B, Purified Antigen product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 13 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 21 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Switzerland. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEEngerix B 20 µg/1 ml inj. susp. s.c./i.m. pre-filled syr. 1 dose (1 ml)GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals13 Oct 202621 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in the release of the end product

Source

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