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ATC A10BD16 · Drugs Used in Diabetes

Metformin and Canagliflozin shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since21 Sep 202640 days ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonIncreased demand
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
VOKANAMETVOKANAMETtoday

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
ITVOKANAMETJANSSEN-CILAG INTERNATIONAL N.V.21 Sep 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue

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

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