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💊 Medicine AT June 3, 2026

Donepezil Krka 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 PubChem CID 3152 · Source
Donepezil Krka 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 PubChem CID 3152 · Source
Donepezil Krka 5 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 10-tablet boxes are unavailable since 3 June 2026 and expected back on 31 July 2026; 30- and 90-tablet boxes remain available.
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Shortage ongoing
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
7 days active so far
June 4, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Donepezil is a medicine used for memory problems in dementia. It comes as small tablets.

What's happening? Some packs of the 5 mg strength are out of stock. Other pack sizes are still available.

Does this affect me? If you take the 5 mg dose, you may need a different pack size or another brand.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help to find the right medicine for you.

🤖 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: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: KRKA d.d. Novo Mesto, Smarjeska Cesta 6, 8501 Novo Mesto, Slowenien · Affected packs: 10 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-06-03, resupply 2026-07-31] · 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar] · 90 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
June 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
10 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?
Donepezil Krka 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette). Donepezil Krka 5 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 10-tablet boxes are unavailable since 3 June 2026 and expected back on 31 July 2026; 30- and 90-tablet boxes remain available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 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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