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IT ATC S01LA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Verteporfin shortage in Italy
Is there a Verteporfin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Verteporfin product is reported short in Italy, the first since 31 Jul 2020. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | VISUDYNE discontinuation | CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH | 31 Jul 2020 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.