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IT ATC M01AE03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ketoprofen shortage in Italy
Is there a Ketoprofen shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Ketoprofen products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Feb 2022. The company estimate for the return is 1 Jan 2028. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Spain, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | KETOPROFENE SALE DI LISINA ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Feb 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: ridotta disponibilità |
| IT | IBIFEN | ISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A. | 29 Nov 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBIFEN | ISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A. | 29 Nov 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBIFEN | ISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A. | 31 Jul 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | KETOPROFENE SALE DI LISINA ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Dec 2024 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | KETOPROFENE SALE DI LISINA MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 4 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ARTROSILENE | DOMPE' FARMACEUTICI S.P.A. | 1 Aug 2026 | 1 Jan 2028 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | KELIS anticipated | EPIFARMA S.R.L | 30 Nov 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.