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AT ATC N01BB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bupivacaine shortage in Austria

Is there a Bupivacaine shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Bupivacaine product is reported short in Austria, the first since 11 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATCarbostesin 0,5% - Lösung zur parenteralen Anwendung, 5 StückAspen Pharma Trading Limited11 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung

Source

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