ATC V08AB11 · Contrast Media
Iobitridol shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Iobitridol has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 9 products.
Countries2/5
Products9packs or presentations
Short since12 Apr 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 12 Apr 2023 | 11 May 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 23 Jul 2024 | 27 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 3 Dec 2024 | 17 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 4 Dec 2024 | 24 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 4 Dec 2024 | 16 Sep 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 14 Aug 2026 | 13 Aug 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | XENETIX | GUERBET | 5 Oct 2026 | 27 Dec 2027 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| BE | Xenetix 350 350 mg I/ml inj. sol. i.v. vial 150 ml | Guerbet | 7 Aug 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Xenetix 350 350 mg I/ml inj. sol. i.v. vial 50 ml | Guerbet | 15 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
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