manufacturing problems — e.g. “Problemi produttivi” (Italy)
unexpected increases in demand
— e.g. “Elevata richiesta” (Italy)
causes not stated by the regulator — e.g. “Problemi regolatori” (Italy)
Recent shortage history
Italy: resolved 31 Dec 2026 (began 31 Dec 2026)
Italy: resolved 31 Oct 2026 (began 31 Oct 2026)
Italy: resolved 22 Jul 2026 (began 22 Jul 2026)
Italy: resolved 24 Jul 2026 (began 20 Jul 2026)
Italy: resolved 30 Jun 2026 (began 30 Jun 2026)
Italy: resolved 31 May 2026 (began 31 May 2026)
Italy: resolved 30 May 2026 (began 30 May 2026)
Italy: resolved 31 Mar 2026 (began 31 Mar 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Is Fentanil currently in shortage?
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Fentanil has 16 active shortage notices across 1 country (Italy). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Why is Fentanil in shortage?
Regulators attribute the current Fentanil shortages to manufacturing problems, unexpected increases in demand, causes not stated by the regulator. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
When will the Fentanil shortage be resolved?
Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Dec 2026, depending on country and product. These estimates come from the manufacturers via regulators and often change — check the per-country table above for the latest.
Where does this Fentanil shortage data come from?
Every shortage notice on this page is scraped daily from an official national medicines regulator (such as the FDA, TGA, MHRA or EMA) and linked back to its source. Mederti aggregates 40+ regulators across 50+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.
Data on this page is aggregated from official national medicines regulators and updated daily. It is provided for information only and requires verification before clinical use. Mederti is not affiliated with or endorsed by any regulator.