DE ATC S01ED01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Timolol shortage in Germany
Is there a Timolol shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Timolol products are reported short in Germany, the first since 13 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Timolol Micro Labs 5 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung | Micro Labs GmbH | 13 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Timolol Micro Labs 5 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung | Micro Labs GmbH | 13 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Timolol Micro Labs 5 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung | Micro Labs GmbH | 13 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
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.