Home / Clopidogrel / Italy
IT ATC B01AC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Clopidogrel shortage in Italy
Is there a Clopidogrel shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Clopidogrel products are reported short in Italy, the first since 10 Feb 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 28 Feb 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | CLOPIDOGREL VIATRIS | VIATRIS LIMITED | 10 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | PLAVIX | SANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIE | 23 Oct 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CLOPIDOGREL ALMUS PHARMA anticipated | ALMUS S.R.L. | 1 Dec 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.