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IT ATC H01BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Desmopressin shortage in Italy

Is there a Desmopressin shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Desmopressin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 31 Oct 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in United States, France, Spain, Ireland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITDESMOPRESSINA ZENTIVAZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L.31 Oct 2024not givenIncreased demand
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ITDESMOPRESSINA ZENTIVAZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L.31 Oct 2024not givenIncreased demand
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Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.