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Etoricoxib 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

Etoricoxib currently has availability issues reported in 5 European registers: Germany, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Sweden.

Shortage  ATC M01AH05 · also listed as: Etoricoxib · data refreshed 14 September 2026

Key facts

As of 14 September 2026, 5 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Etoricoxib, covering 20 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Sweden on 2024-09-25 and has now been open for about 24 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 7 of the 11 stated-cause reports, followed by unexpectedly high demand with 3. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2027-01-01; the earliest is 2026-09-14. Notably, 6 reports have already passed the expected-resolution date without closing — prognoses for this medicine should be read as estimates, not commitments. Momentum is current, not historical: 13 of the open reports were filed within the last 90 days. The issue spread across registers over time rather than at once: Sweden reported first (2024-09-25), with Germany following roughly 22 months later — a pattern typical of supply problems cascading between national markets. Registers in Germany, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Etoricoxib is coded M01AH05 — a medicine acting on the musculo-skeletal system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Etorican 120 mg Filmtabletten
+ 6 more products
Etorican 30 mg Filmtabletten
Etorican 90 mg Filmtabletten
Etoricoxib PUREN 120 mg Filmtabletten
Etoricoxib PUREN 30 mg Filmtabletten
Etoricoxib PUREN 60 mg Filmtabletten
Etoricoxib PUREN 90 mg Filmtabletten
2026-07-012026-12-04Erhöhte Nachfrage
Alternatives: N/A
register ↗
🇪🇸 SpainShortage
ETORICOXIB PENSA 60 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 28 comprimidos
+ 1 more products
ETORICOXIB VIATRIS 120 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 7 comprimidos (monodosis)
2026-05-102026-12-24Existen otros medicamentos con el mismo principio activo y misma vía.
Alternatives: Existe/n otro/s medicamento/s con el mismo principio activo y para la misma vía de administración.
register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
ERCIBA F.C.TAB 60MG/TAB BTx20 (Alu-Alu Blister)
2026-05-182026-07-31ELPEN AE ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΑ Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλ
Alternatives: Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας δραστικής, μορφής και
register ↗
🇮🇪 IrelandShortage
Etoricoxib Teva 30 mg film-coated tablets
+ 2 more products
Etoricoxib Teva 60 mg film-coated tablets
Etoricoxib Teva 90 mg film-coated tablets
2025-12-102026-09-04Manufacturing delay (Multiple countries)
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Etoricoxib Brown 60 mg Filmdragerad tablett
+ 6 more products
Etoricoxib Brown 60 mg Filmdragerad tablett
Etoricoxib Brown 90 mg Filmdragerad tablett
Etoricoxib Orion 120 mg Filmdragerad tablett
Etoricoxib Orion 120 mg Filmdragerad tablett
Etoricoxib Orion 60 mg Filmdragerad tablett
Etoricoxib Sandoz 90 mg Filmdragerad tablett
2024-09-252027-01-01
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗

New register reports per month

2024-09: 22024-10: 02024-11: 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: 12026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 02026-04: 02026-05: 42026-06: 12026-07: 62026-08: 62024-092026-08

Full report history (20 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Orion 60 mg Filmdragerad tablettExpected shortage2026-08-312026-09-14
🇪🇸 ESETORICOXIB PENSA 60 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 28 coShortage2026-08-232026-11-29Existen otros medicamentos con el mismo principio activo y m
🇩🇪 DEEtorican 120 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-172026-12-04Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DEEtorican 30 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-172026-12-04Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DEEtorican 90 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-172026-12-04Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Orion 120 mg Filmdragerad tablettExpected shortage2026-08-172026-09-08
🇮🇪 IEEtoricoxib Teva 60 mg film-coated tabletsShortage2026-07-292026-08-27Manufacturing delay (Global)
🇩🇪 DEEtoricoxib PUREN 30 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-07-072026-11-03Probleme in der Herstellung
🇩🇪 DEEtoricoxib PUREN 60 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-07-072026-11-02Probleme in der Herstellung
🇮🇪 IEEtoricoxib Teva 90 mg film-coated tabletsShortage2026-07-042026-09-04Manufacturing delay (Multiple countries)
🇩🇪 DEEtoricoxib PUREN 120 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-07-012026-11-02Probleme in der Herstellung
🇩🇪 DEEtoricoxib PUREN 90 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-07-012026-11-03Probleme in der Herstellung
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Orion 120 mg Filmdragerad tablettShortage2026-06-222026-08-07
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Sandoz 90 mg Filmdragerad tablettShortage2026-05-292026-08-05
🇬🇷 GRERCIBA F.C.TAB 60MG/TAB BTx20 (Alu-Alu Blister)Limited availability2026-05-182026-07-31ELPEN AE ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΑ Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλ
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Brown 60 mg Filmdragerad tablettShortage2026-05-132026-12-31
🇪🇸 ESETORICOXIB VIATRIS 120 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 7 Shortage2026-05-102026-12-24Existen otros medicamentos con el mismo principio activo y m
🇮🇪 IEEtoricoxib Teva 30 mg film-coated tabletsShortage2025-12-10Manufacturing delay (Multiple countries)
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Brown 60 mg Filmdragerad tablettShortage2024-09-252027-01-01
🇸🇪 SEEtoricoxib Brown 90 mg Filmdragerad tablettShortage2024-09-252027-01-01

Frequently asked

Is Etoricoxib currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 14 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Germany, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Etoricoxib shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-14 to 2027-01-01. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Etoricoxib?

20 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 Etoricoxib availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Etoricoxib: BfArM (Germany), AEMPS CIMA (Spain), EOF limited-availability list (Greece), HPRA (Ireland), 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.

Related medicines (same ATC class)

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