Home / Metformin and Pioglitazone / Italy
IT ATC A10BD05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metformin and Pioglitazone shortage in Italy
Is there a Metformin and Pioglitazone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Metformin and Pioglitazone product is reported short in Italy, the first since 27 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PIOGLITAZONE E METFORMINA DOCGEN | DOC GENERICI SRL | 27 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.