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💊 Medicine AT May 4, 2026

Sitagliptin/Metformin Sandoz 50 mg/850 mg – Filmtabletten 50/850 mg/mg (Filmtablette)

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Sitagliptin/Metformin Sandoz 50 mg/850 mg – Filmtabletten 50/850 mg/mg (Filmtablette)
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Sitagliptin/Metformin Sandoz 50 mg/850 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban. Supply is restricted due to manufacturing capacity shortages.
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Shortage ongoing
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a pill that combines two medicines, sitagliptin and metformin. It helps control blood sugar in people with diabetes.

What's happening? The pill is not available right now. The company cannot make enough of it.

Does this affect me? If you take this pill, you may not be able to get it. Check with your pharmacist.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist for another medicine that works the same way.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: A10BD07 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestraße 10, 6250 Kundl, Österreich · Affected packs: 60 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-04]

First published
May 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 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?
Sitagliptin/Metformin Sandoz 50 mg/850 mg – Filmtabletten 50/850 mg/mg (Filmtablette). Sitagliptin/Metformin Sandoz 50 mg/850 mg film-coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban. Supply is restricted due to manufacturing capacity shortages.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 4, 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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