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💊 Medicine AT September 8, 2026

Zolpidem ratiopharm 10 mg - Filmtabletten 10 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Zolpidem · Source

Zolpidem ratiopharm 10 mg film-coated tablets are unavailable in packs of 10 due to a manufacturing delay. Only packs of 30 are currently available.

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Shortage ongoing

ZOLPIDEMTARTRAT is currently in short supply in AT.

📈 Timeline

41 days active so far

June 4, 2026 July 14, 2026

What is this? Zolpidem ratiopharm 10 mg is a sleeping pill. It helps people sleep when they have trouble resting.

What's happening? The 10 mg tablets in packs of 10 are not available right now. The bigger pack of 30 tablets is still in stock.

Does this affect me? If you take the 10 mg dose, check your pack size. Only the small pack is missing.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before changing your 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)

ZOLPIDEMTARTRAT

Agency-published detail

ATC: N05CF02 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Niederlande · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-09-07] · 10 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published

September 8, 2026

Last refreshed by us

14 hours ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?

Zolpidem ratiopharm 10 mg - Filmtabletten 10 mg (Filmtablette). Zolpidem ratiopharm 10 mg film-coated tablets are unavailable in packs of 10 due to a manufacturing delay. Only packs of 30 are currently available.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 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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