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IT ATC N06AX12 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bupropion shortage in Italy

Is there a Bupropion shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Bupropion products are reported short in Italy, the first since 7 Oct 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITBUPROPIONE ZENTIVAZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L.7 Oct 2024not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITBUPROPIONE SANDOZSANDOZ S.P.A.10 Nov 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.