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AT ATC S01BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diclofenac shortage in Austria
Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Diclofenac products are reported short in Austria, the first since 22 Sep 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml Augentropfen, 5 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 22 Sep 2025 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Voltaren Ophtha Abak 1 mg/ml Augentropfen, 10 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 19 Feb 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
Source
BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).