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ATC A10BD07 · Drugs Used in Diabetes

Metformin and Sitagliptin shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since14 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Italy
2027SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMINA GRINDEKSSITAGLIPTIN/METFORMINA GRINDEKStoday

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
ITSITAGLIPTIN/METFORMINA GRINDEKSAS GRINDEKS14 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

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