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ATC S01HA02 · Ophthalmologicals
Oxybuprocaine shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Oxybuprocaine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since30 Sep 202631 days ago
Earliest return25 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | BENOXINATO CLORIDRATO INTES announced | ALFA INTES INDUSTRIA TERAPEUTICA SPLENDORE S.R.L. | 16 Nov 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BENOXINATO CLORIDRATO INTES announced | ALFA INTES INDUSTRIA TERAPEUTICA SPLENDORE S.R.L. | 22 Dec 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| BE | Monofree Oxybuprocaine HCl 0.4 % eye drops sol. single-dose cont. 20 x 0.4 ml UD | Laboratoires Théa | 30 Sep 2026 | 5 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Minims Oxybuprocaine Chlorhydrate 4 mg/ml eye drops sol. single-dose cont. 20 x 0.5 ml | Bausch + Lomb Ireland | 20 Oct 2026 | 25 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.