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ATC D08AC52 · Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Chlorhexidine, Combinations shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Chlorhexidine, Combinations has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 4 products.

Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since1 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

ItalySpain
2027FARVICETTFARVICETTCHLORAPREPCHLORAPREPMENALCOL REFORZADO 70º SOLUCIÓN CUTÁNEA, 1 fMENALCOL REFORZADO 70º SOLUCIÓN CUTÁNEA, 1 frascotoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITFARVICETTNUOVA FARMEC S.R.L.1 Feb 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata
ITCHLORAPREPBECTON DICKINSON FRANCE S.A.S.24 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero)
ITCHLORAPREP announcedBECTON DICKINSON FRANCE S.A.S.15 Nov 202630 Dec 2026Increased demand
Elevata richiesta
ESMENALCOL REFORZADO 70º SOLUCIÓN CUTÁNEA, 1 frascoLaboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.20 May 202631 Jan 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

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