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IT ATC N03AF02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Oxcarbazepine shortage in Italy
Is there an Oxcarbazepine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Oxcarbazepine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 23 Jul 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Belgium. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | TOLEP discontinuation | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 23 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TOLEP discontinuation | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 23 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.