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ATC L01AA03 · Antineoplastic Agents
Melphalan shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Melphalan has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy, Spain), covering 4 products.
Countries3/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since9 Sep 20224.1 years ago
Earliest return27 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonNot stated
Timeline
GermanyItalySpain
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 | Melphalan-ratiopharm 50 mg Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektions- bzw. Infusionslösung | ratiopharm GmbH | 5 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Probleme in der Herstellung |
| IT | MELFALAN SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 9 Sep 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| ES | MELFALAN TARBIS 50 MG POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial de polvo + 1 vial de disolvente | Tarbis Farma S.L. | 23 Aug 2026 | 24 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | MELFALAN ZENTIVA 50 MG POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial (polvo) + 1 vial de disolvente | Zentiva K.S. | 25 Aug 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.