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💊 Medicine AT July 8, 2026

Valette Dragees - (überzogene Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Ethinylestradiol · Source
Valette Dragees - (überzogene Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Ethinylestradiol · Source
Valette coated tablets are a prescription medicine.
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Shortage ongoing
ETHINYLESTRADIOL is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
65 days active so far
July 10, 2026 September 12, 2026

What is this? Valette is a birth-control pill. It has two hormones: ethinylestradiol and dienogest.

What's happening? The 21-pill pack is out of stock until September 2026. The 63-pill pack is still available.

Does this affect me? If you take the 21-pill pack, you may have trouble getting it now.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor about other options while supplies are low.

🤖 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)
ETHINYLESTRADIOL DIENOGEST
Agency-published detail

ATC: G03AA · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Bayer Austria Ges.m.b.H., Am Europlatz 1, 1120 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 21 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-06-24, resupply 2026-09-18] · 63 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
July 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 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?
Valette Dragees - (überzogene Tablette). Valette coated tablets are a prescription medicine.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 8, 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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