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IT ATC D07AC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Betamethasone shortage in Italy
Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Betamethasone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 8 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | BETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BETA 21 | IDI FARMACEUTICI S.R.L. | 30 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ECOVAL anticipated | GLAXOSMITHKLINE S.P.A. | 9 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.