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IT ATC M04AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Allopurinol shortage in Italy
Is there an Allopurinol shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Allopurinol products are reported short in Italy, the first since 10 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in United States, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 10 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 31 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 31 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ALLOPURINOLO SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 22 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.