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ATC A10BF01 · Drugs Used in Diabetes

Acarbose shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Acarbose has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since17 Aug 20262 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
ACARBOSIO AUROBINDOACARBOSIO AUROBINDOtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITACARBOSIO AUROBINDOAUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L.17 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.