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IT ATC R03DC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Montelukast shortage in Italy
Is there a Montelukast shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Montelukast products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 May 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | SASLONG | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 1 May 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MONTELUKAST ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 27 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | MONTELUKAST MYLAN GENERICS anticipated | MYLAN S.P.A. | 7 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MONTELUKAST AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 22 Dec 2026 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.