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💊 Medicine AT April 9, 2026

ITULAZAX 12 SQ-Bet Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung 12 SQ-Bet (Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung)

📷 Wikipedia: Birch · Source
ITULAZAX 12 SQ-Bet Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung 12 SQ-Bet (Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung)
📷 Wikipedia: Birch · Source
ITULAZAX 12 SQ-Bet sublingual lyophilisate (sublingual lyophilisate) Parallel export ban in effect. ATC: V01AA05. Reason: increased additional demand. Marketing authorisation holder: Alk-Abello A/S, Boege Alle 6/8, 2970 Hoersholm, Kingdom of Denmark. Affected packs: 30-count box, blister pack [limited availability since 10 April 2026]; 90-count box, blister pack [available].
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Shortage ongoing
BETULA SPP. (ALLERG.) 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 medicine called ITULAZAX. It is a small tablet you place under your tongue. It helps people who are allergic to birch pollen.

What's happening? There is less of this medicine available in Austria right now. The 30-tablet pack is hard to find. The 90-tablet pack is still easy to get.

Does this affect me? If you take ITULAZAX for birch pollen allergies in Austria, you may have trouble finding it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help. They can suggest another option or help you get the medicine you need.

🤖 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)
BETULA SPP. (ALLERG.)
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: V01AA05 · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Alk-Abello A/S, Boege Alle 6/8, 2970 Hoersholm, Kingdom of Denmark · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [eingeschränkt verfügbar, since 2026-04-10] · 90 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
April 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
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?
ITULAZAX 12 SQ-Bet Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung 12 SQ-Bet (Lyophilisat zur sublingualen Anwendung). ITULAZAX 12 SQ-Bet sublingual lyophilisate (sublingual lyophilisate) Parallel export ban in effect. ATC: V01AA05. Reason: increased additional demand. Marketing authorisation holder: Alk-Abello A/S, Boege Alle 6/8, 2970 Hoersholm, Kingdom of Denmark. Affected packs: 30-count box...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 9, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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