IT ATC J01GB06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Amikacin shortage in Italy
Is there an Amikacin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Amikacin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Jan 2024. The company estimate for the return is 28 Feb 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Austria, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LIKACIN | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LIKACIN | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 23 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | AMIKAN | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 4 Jun 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | AMIKACINA TEVA anticipated | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 23 Nov 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.