Home / Nervous system / Bupivacaine
ATC N01BB01 · Anesthetics
Bupivacaine shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Bupivacaine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Austria), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since6 Jan 202522 months ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonCommercial decision or withdrawal
Timeline
ItalyAustria
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 | BUPIVACAINA RECORDATI | RECORDATI INDUSTRIA CHIMICA E FARMACEUTICA S.P.A. | 6 Jan 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | SALVUDEX | AS GRINDEKS | 15 Jun 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | BUPIVACAINA RECORDATI announced | RECORDATI INDUSTRIA CHIMICA E FARMACEUTICA S.P.A. | 1 Apr 2028 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| AT | Carbostesin 0,5% - Lösung zur parenteralen Anwendung, 5 Stück | Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | 11 Sep 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.