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ATC M05BA04 · Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases
Alendronic Acid shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Alendronic Acid has a reported shortage in 4 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries4/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since11 Jun 202517 months ago
Earliest return29 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpainAustriaBelgium
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ALENDRONATO DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 14 Nov 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ALENDRONATO DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 31 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ALENDRONATO MYLAN GENERICS announced | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | ACIDO ALENDRONICO SEMANAL VIATRIS 70 mg COMPRIMIDOS EFG, 4 comprimidos | Viatris Pharmaceuticals S.L. | 4 Jun 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | ACIDO ALENDRONICO SEMANAL PENSA 70 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 4 comprimidos | Towa Pharmaceutical S.A. | 3 Aug 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| AT | Alendronsäure Viatris 70 mg einmal wöchentlich Tabletten, 4 Stück | Viatris Limited | 1 May 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| BE | Alendronate Viatris 70 mg tabl. 12 | Viatris GX | 11 Jun 2025 | 21 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
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