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IT ATC V08AB11 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Iobitridol shortage in Italy
Is there an Iobitridol shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Iobitridol products are reported short in Italy, the first since 12 Apr 2023. The company estimate for the return is 11 May 2027 (latest 27 Dec 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Belgium. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 12 Apr 2023 | 11 May 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 23 Jul 2024 | 27 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 3 Dec 2024 | 17 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 4 Dec 2024 | 24 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 4 Dec 2024 | 16 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 14 Aug 2026 | 13 Aug 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX discontinuation | GUERBET | 5 Oct 2026 | 27 Dec 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.