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Epirubicin hydrochlorid shortage — availability across Europe

Epirubicin hydrochlorid currently has availability issues reported in 2 European registers: Austria, Greece.

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 L01DB03 · also listed as: EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORID · EPIRUBICIN · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 2 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Epirubicin hydrochlorid, covering 4 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Austria on 2021-11-09 and has now been open for about 57 months. Where agencies state a cause, delivery delays lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-10-30; the earliest is 2026-10-30. Notably, 1 report has already passed the expected-resolution date without closing — prognoses for this medicine should be read as estimates, not commitments. Registers in Greece indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Epirubicin hydrochlorid is coded L01DB03 — a medicine acting on antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇦🇹 AustriaShortage
Farmorubicin 200 mg Stechampulle
+ 1 more products
Farmorubicin 50 mg Stechampulle
2021-11-09register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
BTX1VIAL+1AMPX5ML SOLV
+ 1 more products
FARMORUBICIN PD.INJ.SOL 50MG/VIAL BTx1VIAL
2025-01-022026-10-30PFIZER ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε. Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης περιεκτικότητας
Alternatives: ΣΕ PERFORATED BLISTER (PVC/PE/PVDC//ALU) (UNIT Προβλήματα στην παραγωγική Εναλλακτικά άλλα
register ↗

New register reports per month

2025-01: 12025-02: 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: 02026-05: 02026-06: 12025-012026-06

Full report history (4 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇬🇷 GRFARMORUBICIN PD.INJ.SOL 50MG/VIAL BTx1VIALLimited availability2026-06-012026-07-31PFIZER ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε. Αυξημένη ζήτηση Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματ
🇬🇷 GRBTX1VIAL+1AMPX5ML SOLVLimited availability2025-01-022026-10-30PFIZER ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε. Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης περιεκτικότητας
🇦🇹 ATFarmorubicin 50 mg StechampulleShortage2022-02-07
🇦🇹 ATFarmorubicin 200 mg StechampulleShortage2021-11-09

Frequently asked

Is Epirubicin hydrochlorid currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 2026, availability issues are reported in: Austria, Greece. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Epirubicin hydrochlorid shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-10-30 to 2026-10-30. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Epirubicin hydrochlorid?

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 Epirubicin hydrochlorid availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Epirubicin hydrochlorid: BASG (Austria), EOF limited-availability list (Greece). 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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