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CH ATC N01AF03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Thiopental shortage in Switzerland

Is there a Thiopental shortage in Switzerland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Thiopental product is reported short in Switzerland, the first since 1 Mar 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Sep 2027. Main reason: not stated.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Switzerland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CHTHIOPENTAL INRESA Trockensub 0.5 g Durchstf 25 StkOspedalia AG1 Mar 202530 Sep 2027Not 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).