Valsartan and Diuretics shortage in Germany

Is there a Valsartan and Diuretics shortage in Germany?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Valsartan and Diuretics products are reported short in Germany, the first since 1 Jul 2018. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: other.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Germany

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 80 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 80 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 80 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige
DE	VALSARTAN COMP BASICS 80 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten	Basics GmbH	1 Jul 2018	31 Dec 2026	Other Sonstige

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.