Metronidazole shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Metronidazole has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Spain), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Metronidazole shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Metronidazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. The earliest expected return is 30 Dec 2026 (Spain).

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies10 listed

Short since29 Mar 20267 months ago

Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate

Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Spain

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G01AF · Imidazole Derivatives

Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
ES	FLAGYL 500 mg COMPRIMIDOS VAGINALES , 10 comprimidos	Laboratorios Fidia Farmaceutica S.L.	29 Mar 2026	30 Dec 2026	Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Metronidazole shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Metronidazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. The earliest expected return is 30 Dec 2026 (Spain).

When will Metronidazole be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Dec 2026 in Spain; Spain: 30 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Metronidazole in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Metronidazole shortages?

Fidia.