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💊 Medicine AT March 20, 2026

Anastrozol-ratiopharm 1 mg Filmtabletten 1 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Anastrozole · Source
Anastrozol-ratiopharm 1 mg Filmtabletten 1 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Anastrozole · Source
Anastrozole-ratiopharm 1 mg film-coated tablets (1 mg per tablet) are delayed. Affected packs: 30-tablet box and blister pack are unavailable since 9 March 2026; 90-tablet box and blister pack remain available.
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Shortage ongoing
ANASTROZOL is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Anastrozol-ratiopharm 1 mg is a medicine used to treat certain breast cancers. It comes as small tablets you swallow.

What's happening? Some packs of this medicine are not being delivered right now. Only the 30-tablet box is missing.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine, check if your box has 30 tablets. If it does, you may need a different pack.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help finding the right supply. Do not stop taking your medicine without advice.

🤖 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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Active substance(s)
Agency-published detail

ATC: L02BG03 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Niederlande · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-03-09] · 90 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
March 20, 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?
Anastrozol-ratiopharm 1 mg Filmtabletten 1 mg (Filmtablette). Anastrozole-ratiopharm 1 mg film-coated tablets (1 mg per tablet) are delayed. Affected packs: 30-tablet box and blister pack are unavailable since 9 March 2026; 90-tablet box and blister pack remain available.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 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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