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IT ATC J01FA09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Clarithromycin shortage in Italy
Is there a Clarithromycin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Clarithromycin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 15 Mar 2022. The company estimate for the return is 12 Feb 2027 (latest 31 Dec 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | CLARITROMICINA SUN PHARMA | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 15 Mar 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 21 Mar 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA SUN PHARMA | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 10 Apr 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 12 Jul 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA TEVA | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 27 Aug 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 24 Apr 2026 | 31 Dec 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VECLAM | MALESCI ISTITUTO FARMACOBIOLOGICO S.P.A. | 2 Sep 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | VECLAM | MALESCI ISTITUTO FARMACOBIOLOGICO S.P.A. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CLARITROMICINA ALTAN | ALTAN PHARMACEUTICALS S.A. | 16 Oct 2026 | 12 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.