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💊 Medicine AT May 21, 2026

Candesartan 1A Pharma 32 mg - Tabletten 32 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Candesartan · Source
Candesartan 1A Pharma 32 mg - Tabletten 32 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Candesartan · Source
Candesartan 1A Pharma 32 mg tablets are unavailable due to manufacturing shortages.
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Shortage ongoing
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
6 days active so far
May 22, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Candesartan is a tablet used for high blood pressure. It helps keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

What's happening? The tablets are hard to find right now. They ran out in stores on May 21, 2026.

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

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option. Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to them first.

🤖 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)
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL
Agency-published detail

ATC: C09CA06 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-21]

First published
May 21, 2026
Last refreshed by us
13 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?
Candesartan 1A Pharma 32 mg - Tabletten 32 mg (Tablette). Candesartan 1A Pharma 32 mg tablets are unavailable due to manufacturing shortages.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 21, 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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