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IT ATC N03AX14 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Levetiracetam shortage in Italy
Is there a Levetiracetam shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 19 Levetiracetam products are reported short in Italy, the first since 30 May 2023. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 May 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 12 Jun 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ACCORD HEALTHCARE | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 10 Dec 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | MATEVER | PHARMATHEN S.A. | 20 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM TEVA ITALIA discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 16 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ACCORD HEALTHCARE | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 27 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM MYLAN GENERICS | MYLAN S.P.A. | 5 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 22 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM EG STADA ITALIA | EG S.P.A. | 29 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM AUROBINDO ITALIA discontinuation | Eugia Pharma (Malta) Limited | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM EG STADA ITALIA | EG S.P.A. | 29 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM MYLAN discontinuation | MYLAN S.P.A. | 10 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM TEVA | TEVA B.V. | 21 Aug 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM TILLOMED discontinuation | TILLOMED ITALIA SRL | 26 Oct 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM HOSPIRA discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 2 Nov 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ALMUS anticipated | ALMUS S.R.L. | 6 Nov 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM ACCORD anticipated | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 27 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LEVETIRACETAM PENSA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Dec 2026 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.