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ATC J04AB03 · Antibiotics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Rifamycin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Rifamycin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (France), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there a Rifamycin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Rifamycin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: France.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since12 Oct 202621 days ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

France
Rifamycine Chibret 1 000 000 UI/100 g, pommaRifamycine Chibret 1 000 000 UI/100 g, pommade ophtalmiquetoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J04AB · Antibiotics
Rifampicin8/16Rifabutin6/16Rifamycin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRRifamycine Chibret 1 000 000 UI/100 g, pommade ophtalmique limited12 Oct 2026not givenNot stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Rifamycin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Rifamycin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: France.

When will Rifamycin be back in stock?

No return date has been given; France: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Rifamycin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Rifamycin shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.