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ATC N01AH01 · Anesthetics
Fentanyl shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Fentanyl has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Austria, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since19 Feb 20242.7 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date5products
Main reasonCommercial decision or withdrawal
Timeline
ItalyAustriaBelgium
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FENTANEST | PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE ITALIA S.P.A. | 19 Feb 2024 | 31 Dec 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| AT | Fentanyl - Piramal 0,1 mg - Injektionslösung, 10 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Änderung der Packungsgröße |
| AT | Fentanyl - Piramal 0,1 mg - Injektionslösung, 5 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Änderung der Packungsgröße |
| AT | Fentanyl - Piramal 0,5 mg - Injektionslösung, 10 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Änderung der Packungsgröße |
| AT | Fentanyl - Piramal 0,5 mg - Injektionslösung, 20 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Änderung der Packungsgröße |
| AT | Fentanyl - Piramal 0,5 mg - Injektionslösung, 5 Stück | Piramal Critical Care B.V. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Änderung der Packungsgröße |
| BE | Fentanyl-Piramal 0.05 mg/ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./s.c. amp. 30 x 2 ml | Piramal Critical Care | 30 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.