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💊 Medicine AT August 18, 2026

Ovestin - Creme (Vaginalcreme)

📷 Wikipedia: Estriol (medication) · Source
Ovestin - Creme (Vaginalcreme)
📷 Wikipedia: Estriol (medication) · Source
Ovestin - cream (vaginal cream) Parallel export is banned. Supply is currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues. Restock is expected on 12 September 2026.
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Shortage ongoing
ESTRIOL is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
24 days active so far
August 19, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? Ovestin is a cream used inside the vagina. It contains a hormone called estriol.

What's happening? The cream is not available right now. The maker cannot make enough to meet demand.

Does this affect me? If you use Ovestin cream, you may not be able to get it until supplies return.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using another product.

🤖 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)
ESTRIOL
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: G03CA04 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Aspen Pharma Trading Limited, Unit Lake Drive Citywest Business Campus 3016, D24 X586 Dublin 24, Irland · Affected packs: 15 g Schachtel, Tube [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-13, resupply 2026-09-12]

First published
August 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
18 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Ovestin - Creme (Vaginalcreme). Ovestin - cream (vaginal cream) Parallel export is banned. Supply is currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues. Restock is expected on 12 September 2026.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 18, 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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