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💊 Medicine AT May 11, 2026

Aricept 10 mg - Filmtabletten 10 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 PubChem CID 3152 · Source
Aricept 10 mg - Filmtabletten 10 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 PubChem CID 3152 · Source
Aricept 10 mg film-coated tablets are being recalled due to quality issues with the finished product.
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Shortage ongoing
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Aricept 10 mg is a pill used for memory problems in dementia. It contains donepezil.

What's happening? Some packs of Aricept 10 mg are not available right now. This is because of a quality issue.

Does this affect me? If you take Aricept 10 mg in Austria, this may affect you.

What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing 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)
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORID
Agency-published detail

ATC: N06DA02 · Reason: Qualitätsprobleme des Fertigproduktes · Marketing authorisation holder: Pfizer Corporation Austria Ges.m.b.H., Floridsdorfer Hauptstraße 1, 1210 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 28 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-04-28]

First published
May 11, 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.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Aricept 10 mg - Filmtabletten 10 mg (Filmtablette). Aricept 10 mg film-coated tablets are being recalled due to quality issues with the finished product.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 11, 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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