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Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) shortage — availability across Europe

Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) 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 R05CB16 · also listed as: Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Mannitol (Ph.Eur.), covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2024-11-01 and has now been open for about 21 months. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-11-30; the earliest is 2026-11-30. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) is coded R05CB16 — a medicine acting on the respiratory system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Bronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur Inhalation - OP10(1x10)
2024-11-012026-11-30Sonstige
Alternatives: Bronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur Inhalation - OP280(28x10) - Einreichungsnummer: 2707486
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEBronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur Inhalation - OP10(1x10)Shortage2024-11-012026-11-30Sonstige

Frequently asked

Is Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) 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 Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-11-30 to 2026-11-30. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Mannitol (Ph.Eur.)?

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 Mannitol (Ph.Eur.) availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Mannitol (Ph.Eur.): 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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Cite: “Mannitol (Ph.Eur.): availability status across 1 European registers — European Medicine Shortage Tracker (MobiDoctor), 7 August 2026.” Link this page and the agency record. Statuses come from the linked official registers and can change daily.