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ATC J01XD01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use
Metronidazole shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Metronidazole has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 3 products.
Countries3/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since10 May 20224.5 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpainAustria
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | METRONIDAZOLO KABI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 19 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | METRONIDAZOL SERRACLINICS 5mg/ml SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 frasco de 100 ml | Laboratorios Serra Pamies S.A.U. | 26 Feb 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| AT | Metronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung, 1 Stück limited | Vioser S.A. Parenteral Solutions Industry | 10 May 2022 | not given | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.