Germany
Initial notification · 13.08.2026
Supply shortage: bicaNorm
Affected country: Germany · Reported period: 11.08.2026 – 31.01.2027 · Active ingredient: Natriumhydrogencarbonat
CountryGermany
PZN01654873
ENR0804856
Notification typeInitial notification
Start11.08.2026
Expected end31.01.2027
Last update13.08.2026
ReasonProduction problem
ATCA02AH
Hospital-relevantNo
Notice context
A supply shortage has been recorded for bicaNorm in Germany. The stated reason is “Production problem”. The notice concerns the active ingredient Natriumhydrogencarbonat and is not identified as hospital-relevant.
This information describes the reported supply status and is not medical or pharmaceutical treatment advice. Availability, alternatives and further measures must be assessed for each individual case by the responsible pharmaceutical market participants.
Primary source: PharmNet.Bund / BfArM
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