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💊 Medicine AT April 22, 2026

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

📷 Wikipedia: Riociguat · Source
Adempas 2,5 mg Filmtabletten 2,5 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Riociguat · Source
Adempas 2.5 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 35 days ago.
📈 Timeline
5 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 23, 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? Some packs of Adempas 2.5 mg are not available right now. The 42-tablet box is out of stock until May 2026.

Does this affect me? If you take Adempas 2.5 mg, check if you have the 42-tablet pack. The 84-tablet pack is still available.

What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing how you take 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.

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🚫 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 2026-04-21, resupply 2026-05-20] · 84 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
April 22, 2026
Last refreshed by us
4 days ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Adempas 2,5 mg Filmtabletten 2,5 mg (Filmtablette). Adempas 2.5 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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