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💊 Medicine AT June 24, 2026

Valsartan/HCT 1A Pharma 160 mg/12,5 mg - Filmtabletten 160 mg/12,5 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Hydrochlorothiazide · Source
Valsartan/HCT 1A Pharma 160 mg/12,5 mg - Filmtabletten 160 mg/12,5 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Hydrochlorothiazide · Source
Valsartan/HCT 1A Pharma 160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets are unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues.
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Shortage ongoing
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
33 days active so far
June 25, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? This is a pill that mixes two medicines: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. It helps lower high blood pressure.

What's happening? The company cannot make enough of these pills right now. They ran out on June 24, 2026.

Does this affect me? If your doctor gave you this exact pill, you may not be able to get it until supply returns.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option while this pill is unavailable.

🤖 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)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID VALSARTAN
Agency-published detail

ATC: C09DA03 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 28 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-06-24]

First published
June 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
14 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/HCT 1A Pharma 160 mg/12,5 mg - Filmtabletten 160 mg/12,5 mg (Filmtablette). Valsartan/HCT 1A Pharma 160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets are unavailable due to manufacturing capacity issues.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 24, 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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