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Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) 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

Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) currently has availability issues reported in 2 European registers: Germany, Greece.

Shortage  ATC C07AB02 · also listed as: Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) · data refreshed 11 September 2026

Key facts

As of 11 September 2026, 2 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.), covering 2 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Greece on 2025-12-05 and has now been open for about 9 months. Where agencies state a cause, unexpectedly high demand lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-09-25; the earliest is 2026-09-25. 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 Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) is coded C07AB02 — a medicine acting on the cardiovascular system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
MetoHEXAL 200 mg retard
2026-07-042026-09-25Erhöhte Nachfrage
Alternatives: MetoHEXAL 200 mg retard - Einreichungsnummer: 2114047
register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.)
2025-12-052026-07-15Αυξημένη ζήτηση άλλο σκεύασμα της ίδιας δραστικής και μορφής PLENDIL Pregister ↗

New register reports per month

2025-12: 12026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 02026-04: 02026-05: 02026-06: 02026-07: 12025-122026-07

Full report history (2 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEMetoHEXAL 200 mg retardShortage2026-07-042026-09-25Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇬🇷 GRMetoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.)Limited availability2025-12-052026-07-15Αυξημένη ζήτηση άλλο σκεύασμα της ίδιας δραστικής και μορφής

Frequently asked

Is Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) currently in shortage in Europe?

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

When is the Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-25 to 2026-09-25. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Metoprololtartrat (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 Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.) availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Metoprololtartrat (Ph.Eur.): BfArM (Germany), 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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