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ATC C02AB01 · Antihypertensives

Methyldopa (Levorotatory) shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Methyldopa (Levorotatory) has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Germany), covering 3 products.

Countries1/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since2 Dec 202423 months ago
Earliest return1 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Germany3 packs shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Germany
202520262027Methyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtabletteMethyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtabletteMethyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtabletteMethyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtablettePresinol 500Presinol 500today

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
DEMethyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtabletteSTADAPHARM GmbH2 Dec 20241 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEMethyldopa STADA 250mg FilmtabletteSTADAPHARM GmbH2 Dec 20241 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
DEPresinol 500TEOFARMA S.R.L.30 Oct 202618 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme bei der Endfreigabe

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