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IT ATC L02BG03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Anastrozole shortage in Italy
Is there an Anastrozole shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Anastrozole products are reported short in Italy, the first since 31 May 2023. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | 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 anticipated | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 16 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ANASTROZOLO TEVA anticipated discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 23 Nov 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.