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IT ATC P01BC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mefloquine shortage in Italy

Is there a Mefloquine shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mefloquine product is reported short in Italy, the first since 10 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in France, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITLARIAMCHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH10 Aug 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Elevata richiesta/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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.