IT ATC N05BA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lorazepam shortage in Italy
Is there a Lorazepam shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Lorazepam products are reported short in Italy, the first since 30 Apr 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Jun 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, Spain, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LORAZEPAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Apr 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | LORAZEPAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 21 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LORAZEPAM ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 19 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LORAZEPAM 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.