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ATC L02BG03 · Endocrine Therapy
Anastrozole shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Anastrozole has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 6 products.
Countries2/5
Products6packs or presentations
Short since31 May 20233.4 years ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalySpain
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 | ANASTROZOLO ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 May 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ANASTROZOLO EG | EG S.P.A. | 5 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ANTABREST | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 2 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ANASTROZOLO SANDOZ announced | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 16 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ANASTROZOLO TEVA announced | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 23 Nov 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| ES | ANASTROZOL ACCORD 1 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG , 28 comprimidos | Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | 21 Aug 2025 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.