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ATC A10BD02 · Drugs Used in Diabetes

Metformin and Sulfonylureas shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since1 Jun 202517 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2027company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonCommercial decision or withdrawal
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
202620272028DIAGLIMETDIAGLIMETtoday

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
ITDIAGLIMETABIOGEN PHARMA S.P.A.1 Jun 202530 Nov 2027Commercial decision or withdrawal
Motivi commerciali

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

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