IT ATC L01FA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Rituximab shortage in Italy
Is there a Rituximab shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Rituximab products are reported short in Italy, the first since 26 Nov 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Spain. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | RUXIENCE discontinuation | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 26 Nov 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | RUXIENCE | PFIZER EUROPE MA EEIG | 8 Jan 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | TRUXIMA discontinuation | CELLTRION HEALTHCARE HUNGARY KFT | 5 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | RIXATHON | SANDOZ GMBH | 6 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | RIXATHON discontinuation | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.