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IT ATC B05BB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Electrolytes shortage in Italy
Is there an Electrolytes shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 19 Electrolytes products are reported short in Italy, the first since 20 May 2022. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | SODIO CLORURO B. BRAUN discontinuation | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 20 May 2022 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO B. BRAUN discontinuation | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 15 May 2023 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO FKI discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 8 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO B. BRAUN discontinuation | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 16 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO B. BRAUN discontinuation | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 14 Feb 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO E POTASSIO CLORURO MONICO | MONICO S.P.A. | 5 Jun 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO BAXTER S.P.A. discontinuation | BAXTER S.P.A. | 1 Jul 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO MONICO discontinuation | MONICO S.P.A. | 1 Aug 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO BAXTER S.P.A. discontinuation | BAXTER S.P.A. | 22 Nov 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO F K I discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 18 Apr 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO F K I discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 18 Apr 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | ELETTROLITICA DI REINTEGRAZIONE CON SODIO GLUCONATO MONICO | MONICO S.P.A. | 21 Jun 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO F K I discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Jul 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RINGER LATTATO B. BRAUN | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 22 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO F K I discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Nov 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | IONOVOL | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 20 Nov 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | RINGER LATTATO FKI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SODIO CLORURO B. BRAUN | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 28 Jul 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | STEROFUNDIN | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 9 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 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.