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AT ATC N01AH02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alfentanil shortage in Austria

Is there an Alfentanil shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Alfentanil products are reported short in Austria, the first since 8 Aug 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATRapifen 1 mg - Ampullen, 5 StückPiramal Critical Care B.V.8 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATRapifen 5 mg - Ampullen, 5 StückPiramal Critical Care B.V.8 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung

Source

BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).