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IT ATC C10AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Rosuvastatin shortage in Italy
Is there a Rosuvastatin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Rosuvastatin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 30 Apr 2023. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Apr 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 31 Dec 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Mar 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Sep 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA ADAMED | ADAMED S.R.L. | 20 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 8 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ROSUVASTATINA PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | 31 Mar 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.