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ATC A03AX13 · Drugs for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Silicones shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Silicones has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since29 Nov 20232.9 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
2024202520262027METEOSIMMETEOSIMtoday

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

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITMETEOSIMISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A.29 Nov 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

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