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ATC J01XA01 · Antibacterials for Systemic Use
Vancomycin shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Vancomycin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since15 Jan 202522 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
GermanyItaly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Vancomycin CP 500mg | Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A. | 15 Jan 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| IT | VANCOTEX | PHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L. | 13 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | VANCOMICINA MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 26 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | VANCOTEX announced | PHARMATEX ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.