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💊 Medicine AT March 17, 2026

Vardenafil 1 A Pharma 20 mg - Filmtabletten 20 mg (Filmtablette)

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Vardenafil 1 A Pharma 20 mg - Filmtabletten 20 mg (Filmtablette)
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Vardenafil 1 A Pharma 20 mg film tablets are unavailable in packs of 12 since March 17, 2026, due to manufacturing shortages. Packs of 4 and 8 remain available.
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Shortage ongoing
VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORID TRIHYDRAT 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 medicine called Vardenafil. It comes as small tablets you swallow. It helps with a health problem some men have.

What's happening? The 20 mg tablets in packs of 12 are hard to find. Other pack sizes are still available.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine in the 12-tablet pack, you may have trouble getting it now.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help. They can suggest another pack size or another 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)
VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORID TRIHYDRAT
Agency-published detail

ATC: G04BE09 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 12 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-03-17] · 4 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar] · 8 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
March 17, 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.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Vardenafil 1 A Pharma 20 mg - Filmtabletten 20 mg (Filmtablette). Vardenafil 1 A Pharma 20 mg film tablets are unavailable in packs of 12 since March 17, 2026, due to manufacturing shortages. Packs of 4 and 8 remain available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 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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