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BE ATC B05XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Potassium Chloride shortage in Belgium
Is there a Potassium Chloride shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Potassium Chloride products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 1 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2030. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Kali-Sterop 1.5 g/10 ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. amp. 10 x 10 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2030 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Kali-Sterop 1.5 g/10 ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. amp. 100 x 10 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2030 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Kali-Sterop 7.5 g/50 ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 50 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2030 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Kali-Sterop 7.5 g/50 ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 50 x 50 ml | Laboratoires Sterop | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2030 | Manufacturing 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.