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💊 Medicine AT September 21, 2026

Viropel 1000 mg - Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Valaciclovir · Source
Viropel 1000 mg - Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Valaciclovir · Source

🚫 Parallel export ban active

ATC
J05AB11
Reason
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung
Marketing authorisation holder
PELPHARMA Handels GmbH, Wohndorfweg 36, 3001 Tulbing, Österreich
Affected packs
21 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-09-21, resupply 2026-10-08]
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Shortage ongoing
VALACICLOVIRHYDROCHLORID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
2 days active so far
September 23, 2026 September 24, 2026
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: J05AB11 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: PELPHARMA Handels GmbH, Wohndorfweg 36, 3001 Tulbing, Österreich · Affected packs: 21 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-09-21, resupply 2026-10-08]

First published
September 21, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Viropel 1000 mg - Filmtabletten 1000 mg (Filmtablette). 🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: J05AB11 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: PELPHARMA Handels GmbH, Wohndorfweg 36, 3001 Tulbing, Österreich · Affected packs: 21 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-09-21, resup...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 21, 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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