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ATC A10BB12 · Drugs Used in Diabetes

Glimepiride shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Glimepiride has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 5 products.

Countries3/5
Products5packs or presentations
Short since1 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest return27 May 2027company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonIncreased demand
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly3 packs shortSpain1 pack shortAustria1 pack shortBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

ItalySpainAustria
2027GLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREGLIMEPIRIDA VIATRIS 2 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG, 30GLIMEPIRIDA VIATRIS 2 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG, 30 comprimidosGlimepirid Hexal 2 mg - Tabletten, 30 StückGlimepirid Hexal 2 mg - Tabletten, 30 Stücktoday

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
ITGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.1 Feb 2026not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Motivi commerciali
ITGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.24 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITGLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCAREACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.24 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ESGLIMEPIRIDA VIATRIS 2 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG, 30 comprimidosViatris Limited13 Jul 202627 May 2027Not stated
ATGlimepirid Hexal 2 mg - Tabletten, 30 StückHexal Pharma GmbH2 Sep 2026not givenIncreased demand
Erhöhter Mehrbedarf

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

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