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💊 Medicine AT June 8, 2026

Aldara 5% Creme 5 % (Creme)

📷 Wikipedia: Imiquimod · Source
Aldara 5% Creme 5 % (Creme)
📷 Wikipedia: Imiquimod · Source
Aldara 5% Cream is subject to a parallel export ban due to increased demand. Affected packs are the 3 g box and bag, currently unavailable since 29 May 2026, with resupply expected on 9 December 2026.
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Shortage ongoing
IMIQUIMOD is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
2 days active so far
June 9, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Aldara cream is a skin medicine with imiquimod. It treats some skin growths and infections.

What's happening? The cream is not available now. It will come back in December.

Does this affect me? If you use Aldara cream, you may not find it in pharmacies now.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another option until the cream is back.

🤖 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)
IMIQUIMOD
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: D06BB10 · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Viatris Healthcare Limited, Damastown Road Damastown Industrial Park -, D15 XD71 Dublin 15, Irland · Affected packs: 3 g Schachtel, Beutel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-29, resupply 2026-12-09]

First published
June 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Aldara 5% Creme 5 % (Creme). Aldara 5% Cream is subject to a parallel export ban due to increased demand. Affected packs are the 3 g box and bag, currently unavailable since 29 May 2026, with resupply expected on 9 December 2026.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 8, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ 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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