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IT ATC M01AH05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Etoricoxib shortage in Italy
Is there an Etoricoxib shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Etoricoxib products are reported short in Italy, the first since 24 Dec 2021. The company estimate for the return is 16 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ETORICOXIB ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 24 Dec 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETORICOXIB MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 15 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETORICOXIB EG | EG S.P.A. | 18 Aug 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | ETORICOXIB EG | EG S.P.A. | 18 Aug 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | ETORICOXIB MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 25 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETORICOXIB MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 10 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ALGIX | NEOPHARMED GENTILI S.P.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: ridotta disponibilità |
| IT | ETORICOXIB ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETORICOXIB EG | EG S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | ETORICOXIB PENSA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 20 Dec 2026 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ETORICOXIB AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 22 Dec 2026 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.