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IT ATC A10BH01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sitagliptin shortage in Italy
Is there a Sitagliptin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 10 Sitagliptin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 12 May 2024. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 12 May 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 20 May 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN TEVA | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 9 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MELIGLIX | AURORA BIOFARMA S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MELIGLIX | AURORA BIOFARMA S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | MELIGLIX | AURORA BIOFARMA S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | SITAGLIPTIN AUROBINDO anticipated | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 22 Dec 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.