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ATC J04AK02 · Antimycobacterials

Ethambutol shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Ethambutol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Austria), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since10 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest return18 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustria1 pack shortBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Austria
2027Etibi 500 mg - Ampullen, 250 mlEtibi 500 mg - Ampullen, 250 mltoday

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
ATEtibi 500 mg - Ampullen, 250 mlG.L. Pharma GmbH10 Aug 202618 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung

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