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IT ATC L01DB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Epirubicin shortage in Italy
Is there an Epirubicin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Epirubicin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 5 Jun 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | EPIRUBICINA AHCL discontinuation | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EPIRUBICINA AHCL discontinuation | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 31 Oct 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | FARMORUBICINA anticipated discontinuation | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 16 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EPIRUBICINA AHCL anticipated discontinuation | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 25 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FARMORUBICINA anticipated discontinuation | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Dec 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FARMORUBICINA anticipated discontinuation | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 12 Jan 2027 | not given | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.