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AT ATC N06AB10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Escitalopram shortage in Austria

Is there an Escitalopram shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Escitalopram products are reported short in Austria, the first since 19 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATEscitalopram Sandoz 10 mg - Filmtabletten, 100 StückSandoz GmbH19 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATEscitalopram Krka 20 mg Filmtabletten, 14 StückKRKA d.d. Novo Mesto13 Oct 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung

Source

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