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💊 Medicine AT June 8, 2026

Capecitabin Sandoz 500 mg - Filmtabletten 500 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Capecitabine · Source
Capecitabin Sandoz 500 mg - Filmtabletten 500 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Capecitabine · Source
Capecitabin Sandoz 500 mg film-coated tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues.
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Shortage ongoing
CAPECITABIN is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
2 days active so far
June 9, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Capecitabin is a medicine in tablet form used to treat some cancers. It comes as 500 mg film-coated tablets.

What's happening? The 120-tablet pack is out of stock. This has been the case since June 2026.

Does this affect me? If you take this exact pack size in Austria, you may not find it at your pharmacy.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice about other options or supplies.

🤖 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)
CAPECITABIN
Agency-published detail

ATC: L01BC06 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestraße 10, 6250 Kundl, Österreich · Affected packs: 120 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-06-08]

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?
Capecitabin Sandoz 500 mg - Filmtabletten 500 mg (Filmtablette). Capecitabin Sandoz 500 mg film-coated tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues.
▸ 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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