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IT ATC C09CA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Olmesartan Medoxomil shortage in Italy
Is there an Olmesartan Medoxomil shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 13 Olmesartan Medoxomil products are reported short in Italy, the first since 30 Jul 2022. The company estimate for the return is 30 Jun 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Belgium, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Jul 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Jul 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 30 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 25 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 14 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL ZENTIVA anticipated | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | OLMETEC anticipated | DAIICHI SANKYO ITALIA S.P.A. | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | OLMETEC anticipated | DAIICHI SANKYO ITALIA S.P.A. | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | OLMETEC anticipated | DAIICHI SANKYO ITALIA S.P.A. | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 9 Dec 2026 | not given | 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.