Florence, April 11, 2025
Dear members and patients,
AICARM wishes to inform you that AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency) has today published an official press release regarding the shortage of Disopyramide-based medicines: RITMODAN 100 mg hard capsules e RITMODAN RETARD 250 mg prolonged release tablets.
AIFA OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
We invite you to carefully read the official AIFA press release attached to this communication, which contains detailed information on:
- The current state of the shortage
- The supply forecast
- Recommended alternative dosing regimens
- Directions on how to proceed if you are undergoing therapy with Disopyramide
It is essential to follow the instructions of your doctor or cardiologist for any changes to your therapy.
AICARM is in constant contact with AIFA to monitor the situation. We will keep you updated on any developments through our website and the AICARM NEWS newsletter.
For updated information on the shortage status, you can consult the List of shortage medicines published by AIFA: https://www.aifa.gov.it/farmaci-carenti
IMPORTANT: AVAILABILITY ABROAD
AICARM has identified two foreign suppliers who, on the basis of an order and payment, can supply the drug. To obtain the details of the suppliers and the methods of purchase, we invite you to contact our service Hearts Listening.
INTERNATIONAL PHARMACY DR. MERLONI
Corso San Gottardo 25
CH – 6830 Chiasso
Switzerland
Email: chiasso@merlonipharma.ch
Phone no.: +41 91 690 10 50
Fax no.: + 41 91 682 89 35
INTERNATIONAL PHARMACY SERVICE
Via Scialoja 20, Borgo Maggiore
San Marino
Email: farmacia.internazionale@iss.sm
Tel: 0549 994930
Fax: +0549 994020
CONTACTS LISTENING HEARTS
For further information write or call the free Cuori in Ascolto help desk:
- Hearts listening: https://www.aicarm.it/cuori-in-ascolto/
- Phone+ 39 055 0620178
AIFA PRESS RELEASE
Download here: Ritmodan Information
SUBJECT: Shortage of medicines based on Disopyramide RITMODAN 100 mg hard capsules, 40 capsules (AIC 021894035) and RITMODAN RETARD 250 mg prolonged-release tablets, 20 tablets (AIC 027218015)
Download here: List of recipients of AIFA information
SUBJECT: List of recipients of AIFA information
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