CZ ATC A10BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metformin shortage in Czechia
Is there a Metformin shortage in Czechia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Metformin products are reported short in Czechia, the first since 22 Jan 2026. The company estimate for the return is 16 Nov 2026 (latest 16 Apr 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Czechia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA 500MG 500MG TBL FLM 60 | Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o., Praha | 22 Jan 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA 850MG 850MG TBL FLM 60 | Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o., Praha | 28 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA XR 1000MG 1000MG TBL PRO 60 | Teva B.V., Haarlem | 22 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN VIATRIS 850MG 850MG TBL FLM 120 | VIATRIS LIMITED, Dublin | 1 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA 1000MG 1000MG TBL FLM 60 II | Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o., Praha | 4 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | SIOFOR PROLONG 1000MG 1000MG TBL PRO 60 | Menarini | 12 Oct 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN SANDOZ 1000MG 1000MG TBL PRO 60 | Sandoz s.r.o., Praha | 2 Nov 2026 | 16 Apr 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN SANDOZ 500MG 500MG TBL PRO 60 | Sandoz s.r.o., Praha | 2 Nov 2026 | 16 Apr 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN SANDOZ 750MG 750MG TBL PRO 60 | Sandoz s.r.o., Praha | 2 Nov 2026 | 16 Apr 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA XR 500MG 500MG TBL PRO 60 I anticipated | Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o., Praha | 6 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA XR 750MG 750MG TBL PRO 60 anticipated | Teva B.V., Haarlem | 30 Nov 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
| CZ | METFORMIN TEVA 850MG 850MG TBL FLM 30 anticipated | Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o., Praha | 8 Dec 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody |
Source
SÚKL (State Institute for Drug Control), market reports. Official list. Products whose latest market report is a supply interruption; one row per SÚKL code.