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ATC N05CD08 · Psycholeptics
Midazolam shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Midazolam has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Austria, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since30 Jun 20242.3 years ago
Earliest return31 Oct 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalyAustriaBelgium
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 | MIDAZOLAM IBI | ISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A. | 30 Jun 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MIDAZOLAM BIOINDUSTRIA LIM | BIOINDUSTRIA LABORATORIO ITALIANO MEDICINALI S.P.A. | 4 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | MIDAZOLAM KALCEKS | AS KALCEKS | 1 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| AT | OZASED 2 mg/ml Lösung zum Einnehmen im Einzeldosisbehältnis, 10 Stück | Istituto Gentili S.r.l. | 1 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| BE | Midazolam Accord Healthcare 5 mg/ml inj./inf. sol. i.m./i.v. amp. 10 x 10 ml | Accord Healthcare | 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | Distribution or logistics Logistic problems (transport, customs, ...) |
| BE | Midazolam Viatris 1 mg/ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v. amp. 10 x 5 ml | Viatris GX | 1 Oct 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Buccolam 2.5 mg oromucos. sol pre-filled syr. 4 x 0.5 ml | Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals | 12 Oct 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Regulatory or licensing Application ongoing for import and export licence |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.