IT ATC N02AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Fentanyl shortage in Italy
Is there a Fentanyl shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 18 Fentanyl products are reported short in Italy, the first since 17 Jul 2023. The company estimate for the return is 15 May 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FENTANIL ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 17 Jul 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FENTANIL ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 11 Sep 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FENTANIL ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 16 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 1 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 1 Feb 2026 | 15 May 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 17 Mar 2026 | 15 May 2027 | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 15 Jun 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | DOGETIC discontinuation | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 26 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 29 Jun 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | ACTIQ | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 30 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 8 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 10 Jul 2026 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | FENROO | EG S.P.A. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | FENROO | EG S.P.A. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | FENROO | EG S.P.A. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | FENPATCH | RATIOPHARM GMBH | 1 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | EFFENTORA | PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY | 18 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FENTANIL ARISTO | ARISTO PHARMA GMBH | 20 Oct 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.