IT ATC J01XX08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Linezolid shortage in Italy
Is there a Linezolid shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Linezolid products are reported short in Italy. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LINEZOLID AUROBINDO ITALIA anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 19 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LINEZOLID TEVA anticipated discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 27 Nov 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.