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Update notification · 21.09.2026

Supply shortage Germany: Levetiracetam HEXAL 100 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung

Affected country: Germany · Reported period: 06.07.2026 – 13.11.2026 · Active ingredient: Levetiracetam

CountryGermany
PZN09276117
ENR2183333
Notification typeUpdate notification
Start06.07.2026
Expected end13.11.2026
Last update21.09.2026
ReasonOther
ATCN03AX14
Hospital-relevantNo

Notice context

A supply shortage has been recorded for Levetiracetam HEXAL 100 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung in Germany. The stated reason is “Other”. The notice concerns the active ingredient Levetiracetam 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

Official shortage notice for Germany. Responsibility and update procedures follow the information supplied by the relevant authority.

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Implications for procurement and the supply chain

The notice for Levetiracetam HEXAL 100 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung is a supply signal concerning Levetiracetam in Germany. The published reason “Other” determines which data should be verified first.

Because the published reason does not establish a reliable operational cause, availability, source, timing, product status and the supply route should be verified without adding an unsupported explanation.

Decision route for this supply case

  1. Confirm the notice, product identity, period and actual demand with the primary source and accountable market participants.
  2. Assess source, product status, timing, lawful sourcing route and any buffer stock without adding an unsupported cause.
  3. Document release, stock status, GDP evidence, warehousing and transport process, and escalation responsibility.

Inter-Pharma can structure the B2B case, potential sourcing and warehousing routes, and operational implementation. Clinical decisions, regulatory permissibility, product release and actual availability remain with the accountable parties.

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Operational shortage resilience: GDP warehousing and pharmaceutical storage

A resilient stock concept for Levetiracetam HEXAL 100 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung requires prior verification of product status, demand, coverage and the permitted supply route.

Inter-Pharma combines GDP-oriented pharmaceutical storage in Czechia with batch and expiry control, FEFO, stock status, picking and dispatch preparation in its own Cheb operation.

Because the product name may indicate a temperature-sensitive dosage form, the product specification and any 2–8 °C requirement are assessed project by project; this is not a blanket capacity commitment.

Operational checks for this notice

  • Match product identity using PZN 09276117, active ingredient, strength, dosage form and pack.
  • Confirm the reported status and the period 06.07.2026 to 13.11.2026 with the primary source and potential suppliers.
  • Document demand, stock coverage, open orders and lawful alternative or sourcing routes for the specific case.
  • Clarify temperature, batch, expiry, stock status, recipient authorisation and GDP evidence before cross-border supply.

Relevant services and specialist pages

The following B2B topics are particularly relevant when handling a shortage involving Levetiracetam HEXAL 100 mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung:

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