IT ATC J05AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Aciclovir shortage in Italy
Is there an Aciclovir shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Aciclovir products are reported short in Italy, the first since 25 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DRAVYR | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 25 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACICLOVIR ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACICLOVIR PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACICLOVIR ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACICLOVIR PENSA PHARMA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACICLOVIR PENSA PHARMA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.