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ATC N02AA03 · Analgesics
Hydromorphone shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Hydromorphone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Germany), covering 7 products.
Countries1/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since2 Sep 20242.2 years ago
Earliest return21 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
Germany
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 16 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 16 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 24 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 24 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 4 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon PAINBREAK 8 mg Retardtabletten | PB Pharma GmbH | 2 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Hydromorphon HEXAL 10 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung | H e x a l Aktiengesellschaft | 6 Oct 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.