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💊 Medicine AT May 20, 2026

Nolvadex 20 mg - Filmtabletten (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Tamoxifen · Source
Nolvadex 20 mg - Filmtabletten (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Tamoxifen · Source
Tamoxifen 20 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
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Shortage ongoing
TAMOXIFENCITRAT is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
7 days active so far
May 21, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Nolvadex 20 mg is a medicine with the active substance tamoxifen. It comes as small tablets in a blister pack.

What's happening? The packs are not available in Austria right now. A rule is stopping extra supplies from leaving the country.

Does this affect me? If you take tamoxifen, you may have trouble getting your usual tablets.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before running out.

🤖 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)
TAMOXIFENCITRAT
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: L02BA01 · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Astrazeneca Österreich GmbH, Rechte Wienzeile 223, 1120 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-20]

First published
May 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
13 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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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Nolvadex 20 mg - Filmtabletten (Filmtablette). Tamoxifen 20 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 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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