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BE ATC N03AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Phenobarbital shortage in Belgium
Is there a Phenobarbital shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Phenobarbital products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 1 Nov 2022. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2030. Main reason: other.
Also short in United States, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Phenobarbital Sodium Sterop 100 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 1 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Nov 2022 | 31 Dec 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Phenobarbital Sodium Sterop 200 mg/2 ml inj. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 2 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Nov 2022 | 31 Dec 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Phenobarbital Sodium Sterop 40 mg/ml inj. sol. i.v. amp. 100 x 1 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Nov 2022 | 31 Dec 2030 | Other Other reason |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.