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IT ATC N03AX18 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lacosamide shortage in Italy
Is there a Lacosamide shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 15 Lacosamide products are reported short in Italy, the first since 7 Aug 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 7 Aug 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 17 Sep 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 26 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 1 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 20 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE TECNIGEN | TECNIGEN S.R.L. | 21 Sep 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.