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Gefitinib shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since20 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonRegulatory or licensing
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
GEFITINIB MEDACGEFITINIB MEDACtoday

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
ITGEFITINIB MEDACMEDAC PHARMA SRL20 Mar 2026not givenRegulatory or licensing
Problemi regolatori

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

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