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💊 Medicine AT December 19, 2025

Metformin ratiopharm 1000 mg Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Metformin · Source
Metformin ratiopharm 1000 mg Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Metformin · Source
Metformin ratiopharm 1000 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 60-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since 18 December 2025; 20-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since 20 February 2026.
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Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 267 days ago.
📈 Timeline
12 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 30, 2026

What is this? This is a medicine called Metformin. It comes as a tablet. It helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar.

What's happening? Some packs of this medicine are not available right now. The company cannot send out new supplies.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine, you might not find it at your pharmacy. This is in Austria.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. They can help you find another version or a different treatment.

🤖 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)
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORID
Agency-published detail

ATC: A10BA02 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Niederlande · Affected packs: 60 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-12-18] · 20 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-02-20]

First published
December 19, 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?
Metformin ratiopharm 1000 mg Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette). Metformin ratiopharm 1000 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 60-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since 18 December 2025; 20-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since 20 February 2026.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 19, 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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