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IT ATC A07DA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Loperamide shortage in Italy

Is there a Loperamide shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Loperamide product is reported short in Italy, the first since 5 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITLOPERAMIDE HEXALSANDOZ S.P.A.5 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.