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IT ATC N03AF01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Carbamazepine shortage in Italy
Is there a Carbamazepine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Carbamazepine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 16 Oct 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | TEGRETOL discontinuation | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 16 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TEGRETOL discontinuation | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 27 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TEGRETOL discontinuation | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 10 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | CARBAMAZEPINA AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 18 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CARBAMAZEPINA AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 19 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.