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💊 Medicine AT May 13, 2026

FerMed 100 mg/5 ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung 100 mg/5 ml (Injektions-/Infusionslösung)

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FerMed 100 mg/5 ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung 100 mg/5 ml (Injektions-/Infusionslösung)
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Parallel export ban in effect due to increased demand. Affected packs: limited availability of 5-ampoule boxes since 13 May 2026, restock 1 September 2026; single-ampoule boxes remain available.
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Shortage ongoing
EISENSACCHAROSE is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a liquid iron medicine given by injection or drip. It helps people who cannot take iron by mouth.

What's happening? There is less of this iron medicine in shops right now. Some packs are hard to find.

Does this affect me? If you use this iron medicine, you may have trouble getting it. Check with your pharmacist.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before changing how you take 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)
EISENSACCHAROSE
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: MEDICE Arzneimittel Pütter GmbH & Co. KG, Kuhloweg 37, 58638 Iserlohn, Federal Republic of Germany · Affected packs: 1 Stück Schachtel, Ampulle [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-22, resupply 2026-09-01] · 5 Stück Schachtel, Ampulle [eingeschränkt verfügbar, since 2026-05-13, resupply 2026-09-01]

First published
May 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 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.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
FerMed 100 mg/5 ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung 100 mg/5 ml (Injektions-/Infusionslösung). Parallel export ban in effect due to increased demand. Affected packs: limited availability of 5-ampoule boxes since 13 May 2026, restock 1 September 2026; single-ampoule boxes remain available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 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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