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BE ATC H01AC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Somatropin shortage in Belgium
Is there a Somatropin shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Somatropin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 30 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 2 Nov 2026 (latest 7 Dec 2026). Main reason: other.
Also short in United States, Canada, Spain. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Omnitrope 10 mg/1.5 ml (Abacus Medicine) inj. sol. s.c. cartr. 10 x 1.5 ml SurePal 10 | Sandoz | 30 Oct 2025 | 2 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Omnitrope 5 mg/1.5 ml (Abacus Medicine) inj. sol. s.c. cartr. 10 x 1.5 ml SurePal 5 | Sandoz | 30 Oct 2025 | 2 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Omnitrope 5 mg/1.5 ml (Abacus Medicine) inj. sol. s.c. cartr. 5 x 1.5 ml SurePal 5 | Sandoz | 30 Oct 2025 | 2 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Saizen 5.83 mg/ml inj. sol. s.c. cartr. 5 x 1.03 ml (6 mg) anticipated | Merck | 6 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 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.