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Nitrendipin 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

Nitrendipin currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Germany.

Shortage  ATC C08CA08 · also listed as: Nitrendipin · data refreshed 14 September 2026

Key facts

As of 14 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Nitrendipin, covering 1 affected product presentation. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2025-06-02 and has now been open for about 15 months. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-12-31; the earliest is 2026-12-31. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Nitrendipin is coded C08CA08 — a medicine acting on the cardiovascular system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Nitrendipin Aristo 20 mg Filmtabletten
2025-06-022026-12-31Probleme bei der Chargenprüfung
Alternatives: N/A
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Full report history (1 register entry)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DENitrendipin Aristo 20 mg FilmtablettenShortage2025-06-022026-12-31Probleme bei der Chargenprüfung

Frequently asked

Is Nitrendipin currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 14 September 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 Nitrendipin shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-12-31 to 2026-12-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Nitrendipin?

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 Nitrendipin availability data come from?

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

Related medicines (same ATC class)

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