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IT ATC H02AB04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Methylprednisolone shortage in Italy
Is there a Methylprednisolone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Methylprednisolone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 25 Nov 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | URBASON SOLUBILE | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI S.P.A. | 25 Nov 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | URBASON SOLUBILE | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI S.P.A. | 29 Nov 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | DEPO MEDROL discontinuation | PFIZER ITALIA S.R.L. | 11 Sep 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | LISAMETHYLE | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 25 Oct 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | LISAMETHYLE | LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA S.P.A. | 25 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.