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IT ATC A10BB12 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Glimepiride shortage in Italy
Is there a Glimepiride shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Glimepiride products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Feb 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Spain, Austria, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | GLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCARE | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 1 Feb 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | GLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCARE | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | GLIMEPIRIDE ACCORD HEALTHCARE | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.