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BE ATC N01BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Procaine shortage in Belgium

Is there a Procaine shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Procaine products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 30 Nov 2022. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2030). Main reason: other.

Also short in Germany, Spain. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEProcaine HCl Sterop 2% 40 mg/2 ml inj. sol. i.m./s.c. amp. 100 x 2 mlLaboratoires Sterop30 Nov 202231 Dec 2030Other
Other reason
BEProcaine HCl Sterop 4% 80 mg/2 ml inj. sol. i.m./s.c. amp. 3 x 2 mlLaboratoires Sterop24 Sep 20251 Jan 2030Other
Other reason
BEProcaine HCl Sterop 2% 100 mg/5 ml inj. sol. i.m./s.c. amp. 100 x 5 mlLaboratoires Sterop12 Aug 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEProcaine HCl Sterop 2% 100 mg/5 ml inj. sol. i.m./s.c. amp. 10 x 5 mlLaboratoires Sterop11 Sep 202631 Dec 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.