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IT ATC J07AH08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Meningococcus A,C,Y,W-135, Tetravalent Purified Polysaccharides Antigen Conjugated shortage in Italy

Is there a Meningococcus A,C,Y,W-135, Tetravalent Purified Polysaccharides Antigen Conjugated shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Meningococcus A,C,Y,W-135, Tetravalent Purified Polysaccharides Antigen Conjugated product is reported short in Italy, the first since 28 Sep 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITMENVEO discontinuationGLAXOSMITHKLINE VACCINES S.R.L.28 Sep 2026not givenIncreased demand
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Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.