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IT ATC G02AD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Dinoprostone shortage in Italy
Is there a Dinoprostone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Dinoprostone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 6 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PREPIDIL | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 6 Oct 2025 | 30 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREPIDIL | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 22 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.