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💊 Medicine AT April 23, 2026

Olanzapin Actavis 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Olanzapine · Source
Olanzapin Actavis 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Olanzapine · Source
Olanzapine Actavis 5 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 28-tablet box, blister pack (unavailable since 20 April 2026); 10-tablet box, blister pack remains available.
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Shortage ongoing
OLANZAPIN is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Olanzapin is a medicine used to treat mental health problems. It comes as small tablets you swallow.

What's happening? Some packs of 5 mg olanzapin tablets are hard to find right now. The 28-tablet box is out of stock.

Does this affect me? If you take olanzapin 5 mg, you might notice the shortage in Austria.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before changing your medicine.

🤖 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)
OLANZAPIN
Agency-published detail

ATC: N05AH03 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Actavis Group PTC ehf., Dalshraun 1, 220 Hafnarfjördur, Republic of Iceland · Affected packs: 28 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-04-20] · 10 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
April 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 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?
Olanzapin Actavis 5 mg Filmtabletten 5 mg (Filmtablette). Olanzapine Actavis 5 mg film-coated tablets are delayed. Affected packs: 28-tablet box, blister pack (unavailable since 20 April 2026); 10-tablet box, blister pack remains available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 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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