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IT ATC J01DD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ceftazidime shortage in Italy
Is there a Ceftazidime shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Ceftazidime products are reported short in Italy, the first since 18 Sep 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: commercial decision or withdrawal.
Also short in United States, Spain, Belgium, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | TOTTIZIM | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 18 Sep 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | GLAZIDIM | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 24 Mar 2024 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | GLAZIDIM | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 24 Mar 2024 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | CEFTAZIDIMA EG STADA | FG S.R.L. | 31 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | TOTTIZIM | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 24 Aug 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.