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💊 Medicine AT March 30, 2026

Aciclovir 1A Pharma 200 mg - Tabletten 200 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Aciclovir · Source
Aciclovir 1A Pharma 200 mg - Tabletten 200 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Aciclovir · Source
Aciclovir 1A Pharma 200 mg tablets are currently unavailable due to a ban on parallel exports caused by a shortage of the active ingredient.
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Shortage ongoing
ACICLOVIR is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Aciclovir is a medicine used to treat infections caused by some viruses. It comes as 200 mg tablets.

What's happening? There is a shortage of aciclovir tablets. The packs are not available in Austria.

Does this affect me? If you take aciclovir tablets, you may have trouble getting them now.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice about other treatment options.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
ACICLOVIR
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: J05AB01 · Reason: Verknappung des Wirkstoffes · Marketing authorisation holder: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 25 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-03-30]

First published
March 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Aciclovir 1A Pharma 200 mg - Tabletten 200 mg (Tablette). Aciclovir 1A Pharma 200 mg tablets are currently unavailable due to a ban on parallel exports caused by a shortage of the active ingredient.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 30, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on medikamente.basg.gv.at.

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