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IT ATC N05AX13 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Paliperidone shortage in Italy
Is there a Paliperidone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 14 Paliperidone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 28 Jun 2024. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PALMEUX | AMDIPHARM LTD | 28 Jun 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE KRKA | KRKA D.D. NOVO MESTO | 19 Jul 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALMEUX discontinuation | AMDIPHARM LTD | 7 Oct 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALMEUX | AMDIPHARM LTD | 10 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE KRKA | KRKA D.D. NOVO MESTO | 17 Apr 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE KRKA discontinuation | KRKA D.D. NOVO MESTO | 7 Jul 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PALMEUX | AMDIPHARM LTD | 17 Jul 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE TEVA ITALIA discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 2 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 13 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE TEVA ITALIA discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 26 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE TEVA ITALIA discontinuation | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 2 Mar 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE ZENTIVA discontinuation | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PALIPERIDONE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 24 Aug 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.