15 active shortage notices across 8 countries.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | critical | 2 | 20 Feb 2026 | — | AIFA |
| Canada | high | 2 | 7 Jun 2024 | — | HC |
| United States |
| high |
| 1 |
| 15 May 2014 |
| — |
| FDA MedWatch |
| Peru | medium | 6 | 12 Jul 2021 | 1 Feb 2028 | DIGEMID |
| Belgium | medium | 1 | 10 Apr 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | FAMHP |
| Ireland | medium | 1 | 11 Dec 2025 | — | HPRA |
| Greece | medium | 1 | 24 Oct 2025 | — | EOF |
| Croatia | medium | 1 | 30 Nov 2024 | — | HALMED |
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Meropenem has 15 active shortage notices across 8 countries (Italy, Canada, United States, Peru, Belgium, Ireland and more). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Regulators attribute the current Meropenem shortages to causes not stated by the regulator, manufacturing problems, unexpected increases in demand. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 31 Oct 2021 to 1 Feb 2028, depending on country and product. These estimates come from the manufacturers via regulators and often change — check the per-country table above for the latest.
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