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CH ATC J01XE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nitrofurantoin shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Nitrofurantoin shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Nitrofurantoin product is reported short in Switzerland, the first since 31 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHUVAMIN retard Ret Kaps 100 mg 30 StkMepha Pharma AG31 Aug 2026not givenNot stated

Source

FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).