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AT ATC J01XD01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Metronidazole shortage in Austria

Is there a Metronidazole shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Metronidazole product is reported short in Austria, the first since 10 May 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: distribution or logistics.

Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATMetronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung, 1 Stück limitedVioser S.A. Parenteral Solutions Industry10 May 2022not givenDistribution or logistics
Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung

Source

BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).