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IT ATC N01BB09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ropivacaine shortage in Italy
Is there a Ropivacaine shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Ropivacaine products are reported short in Italy, the first since 4 Dec 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Germany, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ROPIVACAINA KABI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 4 Dec 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ROPIVACAINA CLORIDRATO BIOINDUSTRIA L.I.M. | BIOINDUSTRIA LABORATORIO ITALIANO MEDICINALI S.P.A. | 10 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | ROPIVACAINA CLORIDRATO BIOINDUSTRIA L.I.M. | BIOINDUSTRIA LABORATORIO ITALIANO MEDICINALI S.P.A. | 21 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.