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ATC L02AB01 · Endocrine Therapy

Megestrol shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Megestrol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since5 Dec 202423 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

Italy
202520262027MEGACEMEGACEtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITMEGACEBAUSCH HEALTH IRELAND LIMITED5 Dec 2024not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

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