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ATC N03AF01 · Antiepileptics
Carbamazepine shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Carbamazepine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy), covering 7 products.
Countries2/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since16 Oct 20233.0 years ago
Earliest return15 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date5products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
GermanyItaly
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | carbadura 600 mg retard | Viatris Germany GmbH | 16 Jun 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | carbadura 600 mg retard | Viatris Germany GmbH | 16 Jun 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| IT | TEGRETOL | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 16 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TEGRETOL | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 27 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TEGRETOL | NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A. | 10 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | CARBAMAZEPINA AUROBINDO announced | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 18 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | CARBAMAZEPINA AUROBINDO announced | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 19 Nov 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.