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IT ATC L04AX05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pirfenidone shortage in Italy
Is there a Pirfenidone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Pirfenidone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 15 Feb 2024. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PIRFENIDONE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Feb 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE AXUNIO | AXUNIO PHARMA GMBH | 28 Aug 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 1 Dec 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE AXUNIO | AXUNIO PHARMA GMBH | 11 Dec 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE AXUNIO | AXUNIO PHARMA GMBH | 11 Dec 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE DR. REDDY’S | DR. REDDY'S S.R.L. | 17 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE DR. REDDY’S | DR. REDDY'S S.R.L. | 17 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE TEVA | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 23 Aug 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PIRFENIDONE AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 29 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.