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ATC J04AB04 · Antimycobacterials

Rifabutin shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since30 Oct 202512 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Italy
2026MYCOBUTINMYCOBUTINtoday

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
ITMYCOBUTINPFIZER ITALIA S.R.L.30 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

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

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