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DE ATC C07AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Metoprolol shortage in Germany

Is there a Metoprolol shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Metoprolol products are reported short in Germany, the first since 7 May 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 9 Mar 2027). Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEMetoHEXAL Succ 142,5 mg RetardtablettenH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft7 May 202630 Nov 2026Increased demand
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DEMetoHEXAL Succ 142,5 mg RetardtablettenH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft7 May 202630 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEMetoprolol ZOT STADA 50 mg RetardtablettenSTADAPHARM GmbH30 May 20269 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEMetoHEXAL 200 mg retardH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft4 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEMetoHEXAL 200 mg retardH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft4 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage

Source

BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.