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Arsen(III)-oxid 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

Arsen(III)-oxid currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

Shortage  ATC L01XX27 · also listed as: Arsen(III)-oxid · data refreshed 13 September 2026

Key facts

As of 13 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Arsen(III)-oxid, covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2025-05-19 and has now been open for about 16 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-09-24; the earliest is 2026-09-24. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Arsen(III)-oxid is coded L01XX27 — a medicine acting on antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Arsentrioxid STADA 1 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung
2025-05-192026-09-24Probleme in der Herstellung
Alternatives: N/A
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Arsen(III)-oxid in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEArsentrioxid STADA 1 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer InfusionslShortage2025-05-192026-09-24Probleme in der Herstellung

Frequently asked

Is Arsen(III)-oxid currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 13 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 Arsen(III)-oxid shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-24 to 2026-09-24. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Arsen(III)-oxid?

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 Arsen(III)-oxid availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Arsen(III)-oxid: 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.

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