IT ATC N05BA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diazepam shortage in Italy
Is there a Diazepam shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Diazepam products are reported short in Italy, the first since 31 Aug 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DIAZEPAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DIAZEPAM AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 17 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | MICROPAM | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | MICROPAM | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.