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IT ATC C09CA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Irbesartan shortage in Italy

Is there an Irbesartan shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Irbesartan products are reported short in Italy, the first since 24 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITIRBESARTAN ACCORDACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.24 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
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ITIRBESARTAN ACCORDACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.24 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
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Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.