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IT ATC D08AG02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Povidone-Iodine shortage in Italy
Is there a Povidone-Iodine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Povidone-Iodine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Sep 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FARMAIOD | NUOVA FARMEC S.R.L. | 1 Sep 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | BRAUNOL | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 20 Apr 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BRAUNOL | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 25 May 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BRAUNOL | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 1 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.