ATC V08AB02 · Contrast Media
Iohexol shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Iohexol has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy, Spain), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since19 May 20265 months ago
Earliest return4 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
GermanyItalySpain
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | ACCUPAQUE 350 | GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH & Co.KG | 22 May 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | ACCUPAQUE 350 | GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH & Co.KG | 22 May 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | ACCUPAQUE 350 | GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH & Co.KG | 22 May 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | ACCUPAQUE 350 | GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH & Co.KG | 22 May 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | ACCUPAQUE 300 | GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH & Co.KG | 11 Sep 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| IT | OMNIPAQUE | GE HEALTHCARE S.R.L. | 10 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| ES | OMNIPAQUE 300 mg Iodo /ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE, 10 frascos de 50 ml | Ge Healthcare Bio-Sciences, S.A.U. | 19 May 2026 | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.