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IT ATC N02AE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Buprenorphine shortage in Italy

Is there a Buprenorphine shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Buprenorphine product is reported short in Italy, the first since 5 May 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: regulatory or licensing.

Also short in Germany, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITDURLEVATECSANDOZ S.P.A.5 May 2026not givenRegulatory or licensing
Problemi regolatori

Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.