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AT ATC N02AA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dihydrocodeine shortage in Austria

Is there a Dihydrocodeine shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Dihydrocodeine products are reported short in Austria, the first since 13 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 10 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 10 StückEnnogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited13 Aug 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung in der Packmittelbeschaffung
ATCodidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten, 20 StückEnnogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited13 Aug 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung in der Packmittelbeschaffung

Source

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