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💊 Medicine AT February 26, 2026

Fosinopril-Natrium/HCT Actavis 20 mg/12,5 mg Tabletten 20 mg/12,5 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Hydrochlorothiazide · Source
Fosinopril-Natrium/HCT Actavis 20 mg/12,5 mg Tabletten 20 mg/12,5 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Hydrochlorothiazide · Source
Fosinopril sodium/HCT Actavis 20 mg/12.5 mg tablets are delayed.
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Shortage ongoing
FOSINOPRIL NATRIUM is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 28, 2026

What is this? This is a blood-pressure medicine that combines two parts: fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. It comes as tablets.

What's happening? The tablets are not being delivered right now. They ran out on February 17.

Does this affect me? If you take this exact tablet in Austria, you may not be able to get more until it’s back.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option while you wait.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

ATC: C09BA09 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Actavis Group PTC ehf., Dalshraun 1, 220 Hafnarfjördur, Republic of Iceland · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-02-17]

First published
February 26, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 days 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?
Fosinopril-Natrium/HCT Actavis 20 mg/12,5 mg Tabletten 20 mg/12,5 mg (Tablette). Fosinopril sodium/HCT Actavis 20 mg/12.5 mg tablets are delayed.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 26, 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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