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AT ATC N01AX07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Etomidate shortage in Austria

Is there an Etomidate shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Etomidate product is reported short in Austria, the first since 8 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATHypnomidate - Ampullen, 5 StückPiramal Critical Care B.V.8 Mar 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).