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Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin shortage — availability across Europe

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MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin currently has availability issues reported in 4 European registers: Spain, Greece, Italy, Sweden.

Shortage  ATC A10BD08 · also listed as: VILDAGLIPTINA METFORMINA · Metformin and vildagliptin · METFORMINA + VILDAGLIPTIN · metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin · data refreshed 11 September 2026

Key facts

As of 11 September 2026, 4 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin, covering 5 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Italy on 2023-12-15 and has now been open for about 33 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-10-01; the earliest is 2026-09-30. The issue spread across registers over time rather than at once: Italy reported first (2023-12-15), with Spain following roughly 32 months later — a pattern typical of supply problems cascading between national markets. Registers in Spain, Greece, Italy, Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin is coded A10BD08 — a medicine acting on alimentary tract and metabolism — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇪🇸 SpainShortage
VILDAGLIPTINA/METFORMINA NORMON 50 MG/850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidos
2026-08-272026-10-01Existen otros medicamentos con los mismos principios activos y misma vía.
Alternatives: Existe/n otro/s medicamento/s con los mismos principios activos y para la misma vía de administración.
register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
Metformin and vildagliptin
+ 1 more products
Metformin and vildagliptin
2025-06-302026-09-30ΦΑΡΜΑΤΕΝ ΑΒΕΕ Αυξημένη ζήτηση ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων
Alternatives: VEDFA® F.C.TAB (50+850)MG/TAB BT X 60 TABS (ΣΕ Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα των ίδιων δραστ
register ↗
🇮🇹 ItalyShortage
VILDAGLIPTIN E METFORMINA ZENTIVA
2023-12-15Problemi produttivi
Alternatives: AIFA: equivalents with the same active substance are available.
register ↗
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Vildagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Accord 50 mg/850 mg Filmdragerad tablett
2024-07-24
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗

New register reports per month

2024-07: 12024-08: 02024-09: 02024-10: 02024-11: 02024-12: 02025-01: 02025-02: 02025-03: 02025-04: 02025-05: 02025-06: 12025-07: 02025-08: 02025-09: 02025-10: 02025-11: 02025-12: 12026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 02026-04: 02026-05: 02026-06: 02026-07: 02026-08: 12024-072026-08

Full report history (5 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇪🇸 ESVILDAGLIPTINA/METFORMINA NORMON 50 MG/850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CShortage2026-08-272026-10-01Existen otros medicamentos con los mismos principios activos
🇬🇷 GRMetformin and vildagliptinLimited availability2025-12-162026-09-30ΦΑΡΜΑΤΕΝ ΑΒΕΕ Αυξημένη ζήτηση ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων
🇬🇷 GRMetformin and vildagliptinLimited availability2025-06-302026-09-30ΦΑΡΜΑΤΕΝ ΑΒΕΕ Αυξημένη ζήτηση ίδιων περιεκτικοτήτων
🇸🇪 SEVildagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Accord 50 mg/850 mg Filmdragerad Shortage2024-07-24
🇮🇹 ITVILDAGLIPTIN E METFORMINA ZENTIVAShortage2023-12-15Problemi produttivi

Frequently asked

Is Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 11 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Spain, Greece, Italy, Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-30 to 2026-10-01. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin?

4 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Metforminhydroklorid, vildagliptin: AEMPS CIMA (Spain), EOF limited-availability list (Greece), AIFA (Italy), Läkemedelsverket (Sweden). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

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