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ATC M05BA07 · Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases
Risedronic Acid shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Risedronic Acid has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 8 products.
Countries2/5
Products8packs or presentations
Short since14 Feb 202521 months ago
Earliest return20 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date7products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | RISEDRONATO ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 14 Feb 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | RISEDRONATO AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 25 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | RISEDRONATO SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | RISEDRONATO SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | RISEDRONATO MYLAN announced | MYLAN S.P.A. | 5 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | RISEDRONATO EG announced | EG S.P.A. | 31 Dec 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | RISEDRONATO EG STADA announced | EG S.P.A. | 31 Jan 2027 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| BE | Risedronaat Sandoz 35 mg film-coat. tabl. 12 | Sandoz | 28 Sep 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Increased demand |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.