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IT ATC N03AG01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Valproic Acid shortage in Italy
Is there a Valproic Acid shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Valproic Acid products are reported short in Italy, the first since 26 Jun 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, France, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DEPAKIN discontinuation | SANOFI S.R.L. | 26 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | DEPAKIN discontinuation | SANOFI S.R.L. | 26 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | DEPAKIN discontinuation | SANOFI S.R.L. | 26 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | DEPAKIN discontinuation | SANOFI S.R.L. | 9 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | DEPAKIN discontinuation | SANOFI S.R.L. | 17 Oct 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | ACIDO VALPROICO E SODIO VALPROATO RATIOPHARM | RATIOPHARM GMBH | 21 Sep 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.