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Cefuroximaxetil 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

Cefuroximaxetil currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

Shortage  ATC J01DC02 · also listed as: Cefuroximaxetil · data refreshed 10 September 2026

Key facts

As of 10 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Cefuroximaxetil, covering 2 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2026-04-01 and has now been open for about 5 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 2026-11-11; the earliest is 2026-09-30. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Cefuroximaxetil is coded J01DC02 — a medicine acting on anti-infectives for systemic use — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
CEFUROX BASICS 125mg/5 ml Granulat zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum Einnehmen
+ 1 more products
Cefuroxim - 1 A Pharma 125 mg/5 ml Granulat zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum Einnehmen
2026-04-012026-11-11Sonstige
Alternatives: N/A
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New register reports per month

2026-04: 12026-05: 02026-06: 02026-07: 12026-042026-07

Full report history (2 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Cefuroximaxetil in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DECefuroxim - 1 A Pharma 125 mg/5 ml Granulat zur Herstellung einer SuspShortage2026-07-142026-11-11Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DECEFUROX BASICS 125mg/5 ml Granulat zur Herstellung einer Suspension zuShortage2026-04-012026-09-30Sonstige

Frequently asked

Is Cefuroximaxetil currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 10 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 Cefuroximaxetil shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-30 to 2026-11-11. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Cefuroximaxetil?

2 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 Cefuroximaxetil availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Cefuroximaxetil: 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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