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IT ATC H01CB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Octreotide shortage in Italy
Is there an Octreotide shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Octreotide products are reported short in Italy, the first since 14 Jul 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | OCTREOTIDE SUN discontinuation | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 14 Jul 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | OCTREOTIDE SUN discontinuation | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 6 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | OCTREOTIDE SUN discontinuation | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 15 Jan 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | OCTREOTIDE SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 4 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.