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💊 Medicine AT April 20, 2026

Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg Tabletten (Tablette)

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Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg Tabletten (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Nicorandil · Source
Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing shortages. Affected packs include boxes of 60 and 30 tablets in blister packaging.
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Shortage ongoing
NICORANDIL is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg is a tablet used for heart problems. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly.

What's happening? The tablets are not available in packs of 30 or 60. This started on April 1, 2026.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine in Austria, you may not find it in pharmacies.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option. Do not stop taking your medicine without advice.

🤖 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)
NICORANDIL
Agency-published detail

ATC: C01DX16 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Holsten Pharma GmbH, Hahnstraße 31-35, 60528 Frankfurt Am Main, Federal Republic of Germany · Affected packs: 60 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-04-01] · 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-04-01]

First published
April 20, 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.

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Nicorandil Rivopharm 10 mg Tabletten (Tablette)

Nicorandil Rivopharm 10 mg tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing shortages. Affected packs include boxes of 60 and 30 tablets.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg Tabletten (Tablette). Nicorandil Rivopharm 20 mg tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing shortages. Affected packs include boxes of 60 and 30 tablets in blister packaging.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 20, 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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