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DE ATC J01XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Vancomycin shortage in Germany
Is there a Vancomycin shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Vancomycin product is reported short in Germany, the first since 15 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Vancomycin CP 500mg | Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A. | 15 Jan 2025 | 30 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.