IT ATC N01BB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lidocaine shortage in Italy
Is there a Lidocaine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Lidocaine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 11 Apr 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: commercial decision or withdrawal.
Also short in United States, Canada, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LIDOCAINA CLORIDRATO FISIOPHARMA | FISIOPHARMA S.R.L. | 11 Apr 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TRUVINUT | GRUNENTHAL ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Jun 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Sospensione commercializzazione |
| IT | LIDOCAINA KABI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LIDOFAST | AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.P.A. | 3 Nov 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | LIDOFAST | AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.P.A. | 31 Jan 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.