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IT ATC B03XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Erythropoietin shortage in Italy
Is there an Erythropoietin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 33 Erythropoietin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 4 Jun 2024. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EPREX discontinuation | JANSSEN CILAG S.P.A. | 4 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 10 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 10 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 10 Jun 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | NEORECORMON | ROCHE REGISTRATION GMBH | 7 Jul 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | NEORECORMON | ROCHE REGISTRATION GMBH | 21 Jul 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | NEORECORMON | ROCHE REGISTRATION GMBH | 18 Aug 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 2 Sep 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | NEORECORMON | ROCHE REGISTRATION GMBH | 8 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | NEORECORMON | ROCHE REGISTRATION GMBH | 29 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 15 Jan 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 24 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 11 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 12 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 12 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BINOCRIT discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 12 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 22 May 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | BINOCRIT | SANDOZ GMBH | 15 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 6 Jul 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 13 Jul 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 6 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 6 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 22 Aug 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | RETACRIT discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 26 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | EPORATIO discontinuation | RATIOPHARM GMBH | 5 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | EPORATIO anticipated discontinuation | RATIOPHARM GMBH | 7 Dec 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.