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CH ATC J01EE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim products are reported short in Switzerland, the first since 16 Feb 2026. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Spain, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHBACTRIM Inf Konz 400/80mg i.v. 10 Amp 5 mlEumedica Pharmaceuticals AG16 Feb 2026not givenNot stated
CHNOPIL Sirup Kind 200/40mg Fl 100 mlMepha Pharma AG6 Oct 202613 Nov 2026Not stated

Source

FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).