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💊 Medicine AT December 18, 2025

Amlodipin ratiopharm 5 mg Tabletten 5 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Amlodipine · Source
Amlodipin ratiopharm 5 mg Tabletten 5 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Amlodipine · Source
Amlodipine ratiopharm 5 mg tablets are delayed.
Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 267 days ago.
📈 Timeline
1 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 19, 2026

What is this? Amlodipin is a medicine used for high blood pressure or chest pain. It comes as 5 mg tablets.

What's happening? There is a delay in making this tablet. The 30-tablet pack is not available.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine, you may not be able to get it right now in Austria.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option while supplies are low.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

ATC: C08CA01 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Niederlande · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-12-15]

First published
December 18, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Amlodipin ratiopharm 5 mg Tabletten 5 mg (Tablette). Amlodipine ratiopharm 5 mg tablets are delayed.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2025 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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