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Tobramycin 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

Tobramycin currently has availability issues reported in 3 European registers: Germany, Greece, Sweden.

Shortage  ATC J01GB01 · also listed as: TOBRAMYCIN · tobramycinsulfat · data refreshed 14 September 2026

Key facts

As of 14 September 2026, 3 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Tobramycin, covering 4 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2026-01-01 and has now been open for about 8 months. Where agencies state a cause, delivery delays lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-09-30; the earliest is 2026-09-30. The issue spread across registers over time rather than at once: Germany reported first (2026-01-01), with Greece following roughly 4 months later — a pattern typical of supply problems cascading between national markets. Registers in Germany, Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Tobramycin is coded J01GB01 — a medicine acting on anti-infectives for systemic use — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇦🇹 AustriaResolved
Tobrex Augensalbe
2026-05-18register ↗
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
Tobramycin SUN 300 mg Lösung für einen Vernebler
2026-01-012026-09-30Sonstige
Alternatives: N/A
register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
TOBI INH.SOL.N 300MG/5ML BTX 56 AMPSX 5 ML
2026-05-012026-09-30Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλο σκεύασμα της ίδιας δραστικής, μregister ↗
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Tobramycin EQL Pharma 40 mg/ml Injektionsvätska, lösning
+ 1 more products
Tobramycin EQL Pharma 80 mg/ml Injektionsvätska, lösning
2026-03-012026-09-30
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗

New register reports per month

2026-01: 12026-02: 02026-03: 22026-04: 02026-05: 22026-012026-05

Full report history (5 register entries)

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

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇦🇹 ATTobrex AugensalbeResolved2026-05-18
🇬🇷 GRTOBI INH.SOL.N 300MG/5ML BTX 56 AMPSX 5 MLLimited availability2026-05-012026-09-30Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλο σκεύασμα της ίδιας δρ
🇸🇪 SETobramycin EQL Pharma 40 mg/ml Injektionsvätska, lösningShortage2026-03-012026-09-30
🇸🇪 SETobramycin EQL Pharma 80 mg/ml Injektionsvätska, lösningShortage2026-03-012026-09-30
🇩🇪 DETobramycin SUN 300 mg Lösung für einen VerneblerShortage2026-01-012026-09-30Sonstige

Frequently asked

Is Tobramycin currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 14 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Germany, Greece, Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Tobramycin shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-30 to 2026-09-30. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Tobramycin?

3 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 Tobramycin availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Tobramycin: BASG (Austria), BfArM (Germany), EOF limited-availability list (Greece), Läkemedelsverket (Sweden). 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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