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💊 Medicine AT May 7, 2025

Palibon 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 mg (Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze)

📷 Wikipedia: Paliperidone palmitate · Source
Palibon 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 mg (Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze)
📷 Wikipedia: Paliperidone palmitate · Source
A ban on parallel export is in effect for Palibon 25 mg depot injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe. Manufacturing quality issues are the reason.
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This alert was reported 386 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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10 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Palibon is a medicine given as a shot. It helps with mental health problems. It comes in a ready-to-use syringe.

What's happening? The medicine is not available right now. There is a problem with how it is made. It may come back in July 2026.

Does this affect me? If you take Palibon in Austria, this may affect you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.

What should I do? Do not stop taking your medicine without asking. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about other options.

🤖 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.

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🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: N05AX13 · Reason: Qualitätsprobleme bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: G.L. Pharma GmbH, Schloßplatz 1, 8502 Lannach, Österreich · Affected packs: 1 Stück Schachtel, Fertigspritze [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-05-07, resupply 2026-07-24]

First published
May 7, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Palibon 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 mg (Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze). A ban on parallel export is in effect for Palibon 25 mg depot injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe. Manufacturing quality issues are the reason.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 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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