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IT ATC B02BX05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Eltrombopag shortage in Italy

Is there an Eltrombopag shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Eltrombopag products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 28 Feb 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Spain, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITELTROMBOPAG DR. REDDY’SDR. REDDY'S S.R.L.1 Jul 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITELTROMBOPAG EGEG S.P.A.5 Aug 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITELTROMBOPAG EGEG S.P.A.5 Aug 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITELTROMBOPAG DR. REDDY’SDR. REDDY'S S.R.L.17 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITMYLATABITILLOMED ITALIA SRL12 Oct 202628 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata
ITMYLATABITILLOMED ITALIA SRL12 Oct 202628 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata

Source

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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.