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IT ATC R05CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Acetylcysteine shortage in Italy
Is there an Acetylcysteine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Acetylcysteine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 29 Jul 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FLUIMUCIL | ZAMBON ITALIA S.R.L. | 29 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | MUCOMUCIL | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 1 Sep 2026 | not given | Distribution or logistics Ridotta disponibilità: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.