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IT ATC A09AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.) shortage in Italy
Is there a Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.) shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.) products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Jan 2022. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | CREON discontinuation | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Jan 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CREONIPE discontinuation | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CREON discontinuation | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 20 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.