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ATC J01XD01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use

Metronidazole shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Metronidazole has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 3 products.

Countries3/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since10 May 20224.5 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

ItalySpainAustria
2023202420252026METRONIDAZOLO KABIMETRONIDAZOLO KABIMETRONIDAZOL SERRACLINICS 5mg/ml SOLUCION PAMETRONIDAZOL SERRACLINICS 5mg/ml SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 frasco de 100 mlMetronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml InfusionslMetronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung, 1 Stücktoday

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
ITMETRONIDAZOLO KABIFRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L.19 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ESMETRONIDAZOL SERRACLINICS 5mg/ml SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 frasco de 100 mlLaboratorios Serra Pamies S.A.U.26 Feb 2026not givenNot stated
ATMetronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung, 1 Stück limitedVioser S.A. Parenteral Solutions Industry10 May 2022not givenDistribution or logistics
Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung

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

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