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Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) shortage — availability across Europe

Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

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

Shortage  ATC J01CE08 · also listed as: Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)), covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2025-11-24 and has now been open for about 9 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 2026-10-31; the earliest is 2026-10-31. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) is coded J01CE08 — a medicine acting on anti-infectives for systemic use — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Tardocillin 1200
2025-11-242026-10-31Probleme in der Herstellung
Alternatives: Tardocillin 1200 - Einreichungsnummer: 0070615
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DETardocillin 1200Shortage2025-11-242026-10-31Probleme in der Herstellung

Frequently asked

Is Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 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 Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel))?

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 Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)) availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Benzylpenicillin-Benzathin-Tetrahydrat (Ph.Eur.) ((mit Angaben zum Dispergier- oder Suspendiermittel)): 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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