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IT ATC N02BF02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pregabalin shortage in Italy
Is there a Pregabalin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 25 Pregabalin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 May 2021. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 1 May 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 31 Mar 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 18 Aug 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 5 Sep 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 2 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 8 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 28 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN HCS | HCS BV | 1 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 29 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 8 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 15 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 15 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PRELYNCA | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 8 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ECUBALIN | ECUPHARMA S.R.L. | 17 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 1 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 16 Nov 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ anticipated | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Dec 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA anticipated | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2027 | 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.