BE ATC M01AE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ibuprofen shortage in Belgium
Is there an Ibuprofen shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Ibuprofen products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 26 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 9 Nov 2026 (latest 7 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Spistick 400 mg or. susp. sachet 20 x 10 ml | Zambon | 26 Aug 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Ibuprofen B. Braun 600 mg inf. sol. i.v. vial 10 x 100 ml | B. Braun Melsungen | 12 Oct 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in the release of the end product |
| BE | Nurofen 200 200 mg coat. tabl. 48 | Reckitt Benckiser (Healthcare) | 2 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | Increased demand |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.