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ATC A03FA07 · Propulsives · updated 2 Nov 2026

Itopride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Itopride has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia, Japan), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there an Itopride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Itopride is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Japan. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2027 (Czechia). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since22 Jan 20269 months ago
Earliest return15 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan1 product shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CzechiaJapan
イトプリド塩酸塩錠50mg「サワイ」イトプリド塩酸塩錠50mg「サワイ」today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Zentiva1Sawai1 4887

Listed: Sawai 4887 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A03FA · Propulsives
Metoclopramide6/16Domperidone5/16Itopride2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZKINITO 50MG 50MG TBL FLM 100 anticipatedZentiva, k.s., Praha4 Dec 202615 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
イトプリド塩酸塩錠50mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Jan 2026not givenManufacturing problem

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Itopride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Itopride is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Japan. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2027 (Czechia). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Itopride be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Jan 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 15 Jan 2027; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Itopride in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Itopride shortages?

Zentiva, Sawai.