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IT ATC A10BG03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pioglitazone shortage in Italy
Is there a Pioglitazone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Pioglitazone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PIOGLITAZONE AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIOGLITAZONE MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 16 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIOGLITAZONE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 31 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ACTOS | CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH | 10 Sep 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIOGLITAZONE MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 25 Oct 2026 | not given | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.