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IT ATC M01AB05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diclofenac shortage in Italy
Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Diclofenac products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Jun 2027. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DICLOFENAC ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 1 Oct 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DICLOFENAC MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | FENADOL | PROGE FARM S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | DICLOFENAC MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 8 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | DICLOFENAC DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 30 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | DICLOFENAC DOC GENERICI | DOC GENERICI SRL | 31 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | DICLOFENAC EG | EG S.P.A. | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | DICLOFENAC HEXAL | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 1 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DICLOFENAC HEXAL AG | HEXAL AG | 1 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | DICLOFENAC EG | EG S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | DICLOFENAC EG anticipated | EG S.P.A. | 15 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.