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💊 Medicine AT August 20, 2026

Pravastatin "1A Pharma" 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette)

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Pravastatin "1A Pharma" 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette)
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Pravastatin "1A Pharma" 40 mg tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
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Shortage ongoing
PRAVASTATIN NATRIUM is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
21 days active so far
August 22, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? Pravastatin is a medicine used to lower cholesterol. It comes as 40 mg tablets.

What's happening? The 40 mg tablets are not available right now. The shortage started on 20 August 2026.

Does this affect me? If you take pravastatin 40 mg, you may not be able to get your usual tablets.

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)
PRAVASTATIN NATRIUM
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: C10AA03 · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-20]

First published
August 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
18 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?
Pravastatin "1A Pharma" 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette). Pravastatin "1A Pharma" 40 mg tablets are subject to a parallel export ban.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 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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