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💊 Medicine AT November 3, 2025

Durogesic 75 Mikrogramm/Stunde - Transdermales Pflaster 75 µg/h (transdermales Pflaster)

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Durogesic 75 Mikrogramm/Stunde - Transdermales Pflaster 75 µg/h (transdermales Pflaster)
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Fentanyl 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patches are banned from parallel export due to manufacturing quality issues.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 313 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a skin patch that gives strong pain relief. It contains fentanyl, a medicine for very bad pain.

What's happening? The patch is not being made right now. This is because of a problem in how it is made.

Does this affect me? If you use this patch in Austria, you may not be able to get it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another pain relief option.

🤖 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)
FENTANYL
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: N02AB03 · Reason: Qualitätsprobleme bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Janssen-Cilag Pharma GmbH, Vorgartenstraße 206b, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 5 Stück Schachtel, Beutel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-10-31]

First published
November 3, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months 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?
Durogesic 75 Mikrogramm/Stunde - Transdermales Pflaster 75 µg/h (transdermales Pflaster). Fentanyl 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patches are banned from parallel export due to manufacturing quality issues.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 2025 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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