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ATC G01AF01 · Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics

Metronidazole shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Metronidazole has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Spain), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since29 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Spain
2027FLAGYL 500 mg COMPRIMIDOS VAGINALES , 10 comFLAGYL 500 mg COMPRIMIDOS VAGINALES , 10 comprimidostoday

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

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ESFLAGYL 500 mg COMPRIMIDOS VAGINALES , 10 comprimidosLaboratorios Fidia Farmaceutica S.L.29 Mar 202630 Dec 2026Not stated

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

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