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ATC A01AB17 · Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment · updated 4 Nov 2026

Metronidazole shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Metronidazole has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 3 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Metronidazole shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Metronidazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies31 listed
Short since13 Jan 20224.8 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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United States3 products shortCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

United States
2023202420252026Flagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, InjectFlagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48)Metronidazole In Plastic Container, InjectioMetronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01)Metronidazole in Flexible Container, InjectiMetronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24)today

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
Baxter1 BAXGland1Inforlife1

Listed: Baxter BAX · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A01AB · Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
Miconazole4/16Chlorhexidine1/16Doxycycline1/16Metronidazole1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USFlagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48)Baxter Healthcare13 Jan 2022not givenNot stated
USMetronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01) discontinuationGland Pharma Limited13 Jan 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
USMetronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24) limitedInfoRLife SA13 Jan 2022not givenOther

"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 4 Nov 2026, Metronidazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

When will Metronidazole be back in stock?

No return date has been given; United States: no date given. 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?

Baxter, Gland, Inforlife.