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IT ATC J01MA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ciprofloxacin shortage in Italy
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Ciprofloxacin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 24 Apr 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | CIPROFLOXACINA ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | CIPROFLOXACINA BIOINDUSTRIA L.I.M. discontinuation | BIOINDUSTRIA LABORATORIO ITALIANO MEDICINALI S.P.A. | 25 May 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CIPROFLOXACINA KABI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 12 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CIPROFLOXACINA KABI discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CIPROFLOXACINA SANDOZ anticipated | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 16 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.