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Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil 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

Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil currently has availability issues reported in 3 European registers: Ireland, Italy, Sweden.

Shortage  ATC — · also listed as: Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil · EMTRICITABINA + TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL · emtricitabin, tenofovirdisoproxilmaleat · emtricitabin, tenofovirdisoproxil · data refreshed 12 September 2026

Key facts

As of 12 September 2026, 3 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil, covering 5 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Italy on 2024-10-01 and has now been open for about 23 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 3 of the 3 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-12-01; the earliest is 2026-10-07. Notably, 1 report has already passed the expected-resolution date without closing — prognoses for this medicine should be read as estimates, not commitments. The issue spread across registers over time rather than at once: Italy reported first (2024-10-01), with Ireland following roughly 22 months later — a pattern typical of supply problems cascading between national markets. Registers in Ireland, Italy, Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇮🇪 IrelandShortage
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir disoproxil Accordpharma 200 mg / 245 mg film-c
2026-08-052026-10-07Manufacturing delay (Ireland only)
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗
🇮🇹 ItalyShortage
EMTRICITABINA E TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL TEVA
+ 1 more products
EMTRICITABINA/TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL MYLAN
2024-10-012026-11-30Problemi produttivi
Alternatives: AIFA: import of a foreign equivalent can be authorised.
register ↗
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan 200 mg/245 mg Filmdragerad tablett
+ 1 more products
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Sandoz 200 mg/245 mg Filmdragerad tablett
2026-04-302026-12-01
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗

New register reports per month

2024-10: 12024-11: 02024-12: 02025-01: 02025-02: 02025-03: 02025-04: 02025-05: 02025-06: 02025-07: 02025-08: 02025-09: 02025-10: 02025-11: 02025-12: 02026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 02026-04: 22026-05: 12026-06: 02026-07: 02026-08: 12024-102026-08

Full report history (5 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇮🇪 IEEmtricitabine / Tenofovir disoproxil Accordpharma 200 mg / 245 mg filmShortage2026-08-052026-10-07Manufacturing delay (Ireland only)
🇸🇪 SEEmtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Sandoz 200 mg/245 mg Filmdragerad tShortage2026-05-112026-08-21
🇸🇪 SEEmtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan 200 mg/245 mg Filmdragerad taShortage2026-04-302026-12-01
🇮🇹 ITEMTRICITABINA E TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL TEVAShortage2026-04-152026-11-30Problemi produttivi
🇮🇹 ITEMTRICITABINA/TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL MYLANShortage2024-10-01Problemi produttivi

Frequently asked

Is Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 12 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Ireland, Italy, Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-10-07 to 2026-12-01. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil?

5 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 Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Emtricitabine, Tenofovir disoproxil: HPRA (Ireland), AIFA (Italy), Läkemedelsverket (Sweden). 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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