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IT ATC A05AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ursodeoxycholic Acid shortage in Italy

Is there a Ursodeoxycholic Acid shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Ursodeoxycholic Acid products are reported short in Italy, the first since 5 Aug 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITURSILONISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A.5 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITURSILONISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A.5 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.