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Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid shortage — availability across Europe

Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

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 S01HA30 · also listed as: Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid, covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2026-05-19 and has now been open for about 3 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-09-03; the earliest is 2026-09-03. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid is coded S01HA30 — a medicine acting on sensory organs — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Thilorbin
2026-05-192026-09-03Probleme in der Herstellung
Alternatives: N/A
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEThilorbinShortage2026-05-192026-09-03Probleme in der Herstellung

Frequently asked

Is Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 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 Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-03. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid?

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 Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Fluorescein-Natrium (Ph.Eur.); Oxybuprocainhydrochlorid: 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.

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