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ATC L01BA04 · Antineoplastic Agents
Pemetrexed shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Pemetrexed has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since20 Jul 20224.3 years ago
Earliest return16 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonNot stated
Timeline
ItalySpainBelgium
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 | PEMETREXED SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 20 Jul 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PEMETREXED SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 30 Nov 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| ES | PEMETREXED SUN 500 MG POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Europe) B.V. | 16 Jul 2024 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | PEMETREXED WAVERLEY 100 MG POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial | Waverley Pharma Europe Limited | 4 Aug 2026 | 27 Jul 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | PEMETREXED WAVERLEY 500 MG POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSIO EFG, 1 vial | Waverley Pharma Europe Limited | 4 Aug 2026 | 27 Jul 2027 | Not stated |
| BE | Pemetrexed Accord 25 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 34 ml | Accord Healthcare | 22 Feb 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Pemetrexed Accord 25 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. vial 20 ml | Accord Healthcare | 22 Sep 2026 | 16 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.