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ATC J01EE01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Spain), covering 2 products.

Countries2/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since22 Jul 20263 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Germany1 pack shortItalyNo reported shortageSpain1 pack shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

GermanySpain
2027Cotrim-ratiopharm 400 mg/5 ml + 80 mg/5 ml KCotrim-ratiopharm 400 mg/5 ml + 80 mg/5 ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer InfusionslösungSOLTRIM 160MG/ 800MG POLVO Y SOLUCION PARA SSOLTRIM 160MG/ 800MG POLVO Y SOLUCION PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE , 5 viales + 5 ampollastoday

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
DECotrim-ratiopharm 400 mg/5 ml + 80 mg/5 ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösungratiopharm GmbH8 Oct 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung
ESSOLTRIM 160MG/ 800MG POLVO Y SOLUCION PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE , 5 viales + 5 ampollasAlmirall S.A.22 Jul 202614 Feb 2027Not stated

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