IT ATC C07AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Atenolol shortage in Italy
Is there an Atenolol shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Atenolol products are reported short in Italy, the first since 8 Apr 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Austria, Czechia, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ATENOLOLO AHCL | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 8 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ATENOLOLO AHCL | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 20 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ATENOLOLO RATIOPHARM | RATIOPHARM GMBH | 28 Sep 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | ATENOLOLO HEXAL anticipated | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2027 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.