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Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide shortage — availability across Europe

Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Greece.

MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Limited availability  ATC C09DA08 · also listed as: Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide, covering 3 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Greece on 2025-09-03 and has now been open for about 11 months. Where agencies state a cause, delivery delays lead with 3 of the 3 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-10-31; the earliest is 2026-10-31. Notably, 2 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, Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide is coded C09DA08 — a medicine acting on the cardiovascular system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
BTx30 tabs (blister PVC/PVDC/AL)
+ 2 more products
BTx30 tabs (blister PVC/PVDC/AL)
OLMETEC-PLUS F.C.TAB (40+12,5)MG/TAB BT x 28
2025-09-032026-10-31Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματ
Alternatives: Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα των ίδιων δραστικών, της ίδιας μορφής και
register ↗

New register reports per month

2025-09: 12025-10: 02025-11: 02025-12: 02026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 02026-04: 12026-05: 02026-06: 12025-092026-06

Full report history (3 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇬🇷 GRBTx30 tabs (blister PVC/PVDC/AL)Limited availability2026-06-292026-10-31Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων Προβλήματα στην
🇬🇷 GROLMETEC-PLUS F.C.TAB (40+12,5)MG/TAB BT x 28Limited availability2026-04-292026-07-31ΦΑΡΜΑΣΕΡΒ ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε.Β.Ε., ΕΛΛΑΔΑ Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης ίδιων
🇬🇷 GRBTx30 tabs (blister PVC/PVDC/AL)Limited availability2025-09-032026-07-17Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων Εναλλακτικά άλλα

Frequently asked

Is Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 2026, availability issues are reported in: Greece. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide?

2 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 Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide: 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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