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IT ATC G04CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Finasteride shortage in Italy
Is there a Finasteride shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Finasteride products are reported short in Italy, the first since 20 Mar 2024. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FINASTERIDE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 20 Mar 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FINASTERIDE AHCL | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | TERIP | PHARMACARE S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | PROSCAR | ORGANON ITALIA S.R.L. | 26 Oct 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.