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Ivacaftor shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Ivacaftor has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 3 products.
Countries2/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since15 Mar 20206.6 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonNot stated
Timeline
ItalySpain
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 | KALYDECO | VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED | 6 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | KALYDECO 50 MG GRANULADO EN SOBRE, 56 (4 X 14) sobres (multipack) | Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited | 15 Mar 2020 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | KALYDECO 25 MG GRANULADO EN SOBRE, 56 (4 x 14) sobres (multipack) | Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited | 13 May 2025 | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.