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💊 Medicine AT July 23, 2026

Valsartan Sandoz 320 mg - Filmtabletten 320 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Valsartan · Source
Valsartan Sandoz 320 mg - Filmtabletten 320 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Valsartan · Source
Valsartan Sandoz 320 mg film-coated tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity shortages. Parallel export is prohibited.
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Shortage ongoing
VALSARTAN is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
49 days active so far
July 24, 2026 September 10, 2026

What is this? This is a medicine called valsartan. It comes as a tablet to lower high blood pressure.

What's happening? The tablets are not available right now. The maker cannot make enough because of factory limits.

Does this affect me? If you take valsartan 320 mg, you may not be able to get it until supplies return.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before you run out.

🤖 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)
VALSARTAN
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: C09CA03 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestraße 10, 6250 Kundl, Österreich · Affected packs: 28 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-07-23]

First published
July 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 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?
Valsartan Sandoz 320 mg - Filmtabletten 320 mg (Filmtablette). Valsartan Sandoz 320 mg film-coated tablets are currently unavailable due to manufacturing capacity shortages. Parallel export is prohibited.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 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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