IT ATC B05AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Albumin shortage in Italy
Is there an Albumin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Albumin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Apr 2021. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ALBUMINA BAXALTA | BAXALTA INNOVATIONS GMBH | 1 Apr 2021 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | ALBUMINA BAXALTA | BAXALTA INNOVATIONS GMBH | 1 Apr 2021 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | ALBIOMIN discontinuation | BIOTEST PHARMA GMBH | 15 Mar 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Distribution or logistics Ridotta disponibilità per forniture discontinue: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | ALBUMINA GRIFOLS discontinuation | INSTITUTO GRIFOLS S.A. | 20 Apr 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | ALBUMINA GRIFOLS discontinuation | INSTITUTO GRIFOLS S.A. | 20 Apr 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | ALBUTEIN discontinuation | GRIFOLS ITALIA S.P.A. | 20 Apr 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | PLASBUMIN discontinuation | INSTITUTO GRIFOLS S.A. | 20 Apr 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | UMAN ALBUMIN discontinuation | KEDRION S.P.A. | 13 May 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | ALBUMINA LFB | LABORATOIRE FRANCAIS DU FRACTIONNEMENT ET DES BIOTECHNOLOGIES | 1 Oct 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | ALBUMINA UMANA GRIFOLS | INSTITUTO GRIFOLS S.A. | 31 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | UMAN ALBUMIN discontinuation | KEDRION S.P.A. | 21 Nov 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | ALBUMINA UMANA GRIFOLS discontinuation | INSTITUTO GRIFOLS S.A. | 9 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.