BE ATC A08AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Orlistat shortage in Belgium
Is there an Orlistat shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Orlistat products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 12 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026 (latest 20 Nov 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg hard caps. 126 | Sandoz | 12 Aug 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg hard caps. 42 | Sandoz | 18 Aug 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg hard caps. 84 | Sandoz | 14 Oct 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.