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ATC N02BB02 · Analgesics

Metamizole Sodium shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Metamizole Sodium has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Spain), covering 2 products.

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since25 Jun 20264 months ago
Earliest return22 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonNot stated
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain2 packs shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Spain
2027METAMIZOL PENSA 575 mg CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 1METAMIZOL PENSA 575 mg CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 10 cápsulasMETAMIZOL VIATRIS 575 MG CAPSULAS DURAS EFG,METAMIZOL VIATRIS 575 MG CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 20 cápsulastoday

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

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ESMETAMIZOL PENSA 575 mg CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 10 cápsulasTowa Pharmaceutical S.A.25 Jun 2026not givenNot stated
ESMETAMIZOL VIATRIS 575 MG CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 20 cápsulasViatris Pharmaceuticals S.L.15 Oct 202622 Dec 2026Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.