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Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin shortage — availability across Europe

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MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

Shortage  ATC B05BA · also listed as: Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin · data refreshed 4 September 2026

Key facts

As of 4 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin, covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2026-02-19 and has now been open for about 7 months. Where agencies state a cause, unexpectedly high demand lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-12-31; the earliest is 2026-12-31. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin is coded B05BA — a medicine acting on blood and blood-forming organs — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Aminoven infant 10%
2026-02-192026-12-31Erhöhte Nachfrage
Alternatives: N/A
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEAminoven infant 10%Shortage2026-02-192026-12-31Erhöhte Nachfrage

Frequently asked

Is Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 4 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Germany. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-12-31 to 2026-12-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin?

1 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin: BfArM (Germany). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

Related medicines (same ATC class)

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Cite: “Acetylcystein; Alanin; Arginin; Glycin; Histidin; Isoleucin; L-Äpfelsäure; Leucin; Lysinacetat; Methionin; N-Acetyltyrosin (Ph.Eur.); Phenylalanin; Prolin; Serin; Taurin; Threonin; Tryptophan; Valin: availability status across 1 European registers — European Medicine Shortage Tracker (MobiDoctor), 4 September 2026.” Link this page and the agency record. Statuses come from the linked official registers and can change daily.