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IT ATC V03AB17 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Methylthioninium Chloride shortage in Italy
Is there a Methylthioninium Chloride shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Methylthioninium Chloride products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Aug 2025. The company estimate for the return is 2 Nov 2026 (latest 1 May 2027). Main reason: commercial decision or withdrawal.
Also short in Canada, Belgium. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | METILTIONINIO CLORURO PROVEBLUE discontinuation | PROVEPHARM S.A.S. | 1 Aug 2025 | 1 May 2027 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | METILTIONINIO CLORURO MONICO discontinuation | MONICO S.P.A. | 23 Oct 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.