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Ferrous gluconate 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

Ferrous gluconate currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Greece.

Limited availability  ATC B03AA03 · also listed as: FERROUS GLUCONATE · data refreshed 11 September 2026

Key facts

As of 11 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Ferrous gluconate, covering 3 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Greece on 2025-02-12 and has now been open for about 19 months. Where agencies state a cause, delivery delays lead with 2 of the 2 stated-cause reports. Notably, 3 reports have 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, Ferrous gluconate is coded B03AA03 — a medicine acting on blood and blood-forming organs — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
BTX20 SACHETS
+ 2 more products
FERROUS GLUCONATE
FERROUS GLUCONATE
2025-02-122026-09-07Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης περιεκτικότητας Προβλήματα στην παραγωγική
Alternatives: Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας δραστικής, μορφής και
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New register reports per month

2025-02: 22025-03: 02025-04: 02025-05: 02025-06: 12025-022025-06

Full report history (3 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇬🇷 GRFERROUS GLUCONATELimited availability2025-06-262026-09-07ουσία περιεκτικότητας
🇬🇷 GRBTX20 SACHETSLimited availability2025-02-122026-09-07Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης περιεκτικότητας Προβλήματα στην παραγω
🇬🇷 GRFERROUS GLUCONATELimited availability2025-02-122026-09-07Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας

Frequently asked

Is Ferrous gluconate currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 11 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Greece. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

Are there alternatives to Ferrous gluconate?

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 Ferrous gluconate availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Ferrous gluconate: 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.

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