IT ATC L01CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Etoposide shortage in Italy
Is there an Etoposide shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Etoposide products are reported short in Italy, the first since 30 Jun 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ETOPOSIDE TEVA discontinuation | TEVA PHARMA B.V. | 30 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETOPOSIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 2 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ETOPOSIDE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 2 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETOPOSIDE ACCORD anticipated discontinuation | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 6 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.