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IT ATC N06AB04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Citalopram shortage in Italy
Is there a Citalopram shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Citalopram products are reported short in Italy, the first since 31 Jan 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | CITALOPRAM ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Jan 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CITALOPRAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | CITALOPRAM SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 19 Oct 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | CITALOPRAM SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 20 May 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CITALOPRAM MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 20 Nov 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CITALOPRAM MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 25 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.