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IT ATC J01CE08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Italy

Is there a Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Benzathine Benzylpenicillin product is reported short in Italy, the first since 30 Apr 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITSIGMACILLINABIOPHARMA S.R.L.30 Apr 2024not givenManufacturing problem
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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.