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IT ATC C09DX01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide shortage in Italy

Is there a Valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide shortage in Italy?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide products are reported short in Italy, the first since 1 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Austria. All countries.

Affected products in Italy

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITDIPPERAM HCTSANDOZ S.P.A.1 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITDIPPERAM HCTSANDOZ S.P.A.16 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITDIPPERAM HCTSANDOZ S.P.A.16 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITDIPPERAM HCT anticipatedSANDOZ S.P.A.17 Dec 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue

Source

AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.