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ATC J01XE01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use

Nitrofurantoin shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since25 Sep 202636 days ago
Earliest return5 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Germany
Furadantin RetardFuradantin Retardtoday

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
DEFuradantin RetardAmdipharm Limited25 Sep 20265 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung

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