ATC B01AB01 · Antithrombotic Agents
Heparin shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Heparin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Austria), covering 3 products.
Countries2/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since31 Jul 202515 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalyAustria
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 | PHAREPA | PHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Jul 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PHAREPA | PHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| AT | Heparin Gilvasan 1000 IE/ml - Injektions-/Infusionslösung, 5 Stück | Gilvasan Pharma GmbH | 19 Oct 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Rückruf von Chargen am Markt |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.