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💊 Medicine AT May 4, 2026

Adempas 0,5 mg Filmtabletten 0,5 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Riociguat · Source
Adempas 0,5 mg Filmtabletten 0,5 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Riociguat · Source
Adempas 0.5 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
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Shortage ongoing
RIOCIGUAT is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Adempas is a medicine with the active ingredient riociguat. It comes as small tablets in a blister pack.

What's happening? The medicine is not available right now. It will be back in stock on a future date.

Does this affect me? If you take Adempas, you may not be able to get it until the new supply arrives.

What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before making any changes to your medicine.

🤖 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)
RIOCIGUAT
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: C02KX · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Bayer AG, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, 51368 Leverkusen, Federal Republic of Germany · Affected packs: 42 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-04, resupply 2026-05-28]

First published
May 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

Related alerts

Medium AT resolved 1 month ago

Adempas 2,5 mg Filmtabletten 2,5 mg (Filmtablette)

Adempas 2.5 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Adempas 0,5 mg Filmtabletten 0,5 mg (Filmtablette). Adempas 0.5 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 4, 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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