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IT ATC V03AC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Deferasirox shortage in Italy
Is there a Deferasirox shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Deferasirox products are reported short in Italy, the first since 21 Dec 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DEFERASIROX ZENTIVA discontinuation | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 21 Dec 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | DEFERASIROX SUN discontinuation | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 2 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DEFERASIROX ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 14 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DEFERASIROX ZENTIVA discontinuation | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DEFERASIROX ZENTIVA discontinuation | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.