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ATC N05CF02 · Psycholeptics
Zolpidem shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Zolpidem has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since28 Jan 20269 months ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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 | ZOLPEDUAR | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 28 Jan 2026 | 1 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ZOLPEDUAR | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 20 Jun 2026 | 1 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | ZOLPIDEM DESGEN 5 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG , 30 comprimidos | Apotheke Laboratorios S.L. | 9 Feb 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | ZOLPIDEM DESGEN 10 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG , 30 comprimidos | Apotheke Laboratorios S.L. | 11 Feb 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| BE | Zolpeduar 10 mg subl. tabl. 30 | Viatris Healthcare | 17 Jul 2026 | 9 Aug 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Zolpidem Sandoz 10 mg film-coat. tabl. 10 | Sandoz | 7 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Zolpeduar 10 mg subl. tabl. 60 | Viatris Healthcare | 20 Oct 2026 | 9 Aug 2027 | Other Other reason |
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