IT ATC C09CA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Valsartan shortage in Italy
Is there a Valsartan shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Valsartan products are reported short in Italy, the first since 3 Jul 2018. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | VALSARTAN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 3 Jul 2018 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | VALSARTAN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 16 Jan 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | VALSARTAN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Apr 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VALSARTAN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Nov 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VALSARTAN MYLAN GENERICS ITALIA | MYLAN S.P.A. | 20 Apr 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | VALSARTAN MYLAN GENERICS ITALIA | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VALSARTAN PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jul 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VALSARTAN PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jul 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | VALSARTAN MYLAN GENERICS anticipated | MYLAN S.P.A. | 1 Dec 2026 | not given | 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 All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.