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ATC P01BC02 · Antiprotozoals

Mefloquine shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Mefloquine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 2 products.

Countries2/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since18 May 20265 months ago
Earliest return10 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium1 pack short

Timeline

ItalyBelgium
2027LARIAMLARIAMLariam 250 mg tabl. 8Lariam 250 mg tabl. 8today

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
ITLARIAMCHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH10 Aug 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi
BELariam 250 mg tabl. 8Cheplapharm Arzneimittel18 May 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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