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ATC A10BD05 · Drugs Used in Diabetes
Metformin and Pioglitazone shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Metformin and Pioglitazone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product.
Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since27 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
Italy
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 | PIOGLITAZONE E METFORMINA DOCGEN | DOC GENERICI SRL | 27 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.