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ATC M02AA15 · Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain

Diclofenac shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Diclofenac has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 3 products.

Countries1/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since7 May 202518 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Italy
2026PENNSAIDPENNSAIDVOLTADOLVOLTADOLVOLTADOLVOLTADOLtoday

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
ITPENNSAIDRECORDATI INDUSTRIA CHIMICA E FARMACEUTICA S.P.A.7 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITVOLTADOLHALEON ITALY S.R.L.14 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITVOLTADOLHALEON ITALY S.R.L.16 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

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

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