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IT ATC V10BX02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Samarium (153Sm) Lexidronam shortage in Italy
Is there a Samarium (153Sm) Lexidronam shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Samarium (153Sm) Lexidronam product is reported short in Italy, the first since 26 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Belgium, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | QUADRAMET | CIS BIO INTERNATIONAL | 26 Oct 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.