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💊 Medicine EU October 1, 2022

Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

📷 Wikipedia: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid · Source
Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
📷 Wikipedia: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid · Source
INN
amoxicillin;clavulanic acid
Forms
Various presentations including paediatric formulations and presentations
Area
Bacterial Infections
Alternatives
Yes
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1441 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
114 days in total
May 20, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a similar medicine that also fights some resistant bacteria.

What's happening? There was a shortage of these medicines in the EU. Supplies have now returned to normal.

Does this affect me? If you take these medicines, check with your pharmacist if you had trouble getting them recently.

What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need advice about your treatment.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
amoxicillin;clavulanic acid
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
Agency-published detail

INN: amoxicillin;clavulanic acid · Forms: Various presentations including paediatric formulations and presentations · Area: Bacterial Infections · Alternatives: Yes

First published
October 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
http://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/shortages/amoxicillin-amoxicillin-clavulanic-acid

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. INN: amoxicillin;clavulanic acid · Forms: Various presentations including paediatric formulations and presentations · Area: Bacterial Infections · Alternatives: Yes
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 1, 2022 by EMA (European Medicines Agency).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the entire EU.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on www.ema.europa.eu.

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