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BE ATC N03AF02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Oxcarbazepine shortage in Belgium

Is there an Oxcarbazepine shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Oxcarbazepine product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 22 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 10 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BETrileptal 300 mg film-coat. tabl. 50Novartis Pharma22 Oct 202610 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.