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DE ATC R06AD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Promethazine shortage in Germany

Is there a Promethazine shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Promethazine product is reported short in Germany, the first since 15 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Jul 2028. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEAtosil Injektionslösung NDesitin Arzneimittel GmbH15 Jul 202515 Jul 2028Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel

Source

BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.