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ATC A10BD08 · Drugs Used in Diabetes
Metformin and Vildagliptin shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Metformin and Vildagliptin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 3 products.
Countries2/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since15 Dec 20232.9 years ago
Earliest return3 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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 | VILDAGLIPTIN E METFORMINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Dec 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | VILDAGLIPTIN E METFORMINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Dec 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | VILDAGLIPTINA/METFORMINA VIATRIS 50 MG/850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidos | Viatris Limited | 21 Oct 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.