IT ATC M01AE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ibuprofen shortage in Italy
Is there an Ibuprofen shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Ibuprofen products are reported short in Italy, the first since 9 May 2022. The company estimate for the return is 31 Mar 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 9 May 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 May 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ARFEN | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 25 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA GENERICS | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 17 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BRUFEN ANALGESICO | MYLAN S.P.A. | 10 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBUPROFENE ZENTIVA GENERICS | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BRUFEN ANALGESICO | MYLAN S.P.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBUPROFENE PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | IBUPROFENE AUROBINDO PHARMA 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.