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IT ATC J01XA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Oritavancin shortage in Italy

Is there an Oritavancin shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Oritavancin product is reported short in Italy, the first since 5 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITTENKASI discontinuationMENARINI INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXEMBOURG S.A.5 Aug 2026not givenIncreased demand
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Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.