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BE ATC A10BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Metformin shortage in Belgium

Is there a Metformin shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Metformin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 15 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 26 Nov 2026 (latest 27 Nov 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEMetformine Sandoz 850 mg film-coat. tabl. 100Sandoz15 Sep 202626 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEMetformine Sandoz 850 mg film-coat. tabl. 100Sandoz30 Sep 202627 Nov 2026Manufacturing 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.