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IT ATC N02BE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Paracetamol shortage in Italy
Is there a Paracetamol shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Paracetamol products are reported short in Italy, the first since 13 Mar 2023. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PARACETAMOLO KABI discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 13 Mar 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO S.A.L.F. discontinuation | S.A.L.F. SPA LABORATORIO FARMACOLOGICO | 2 Aug 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO ZENTIVA S.R.L. | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Sep 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO KABI discontinuation | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 14 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO ZENTIVA S.R.L. | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 10 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO GALENICA SENESE discontinuation | INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA GALENICA SENESE S.R.L. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO GALENICA SENESE discontinuation | INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA GALENICA SENESE S.R.L. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO ZENTIVA S.R.L. | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO AUROBINDO PHARMA ITALIA | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 9 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO B. BRAUN | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 1 Oct 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PARACETAMOLO PENSA PHARMA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 15 Dec 2026 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem 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.