AT ATC S01GX08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ketotifen shortage in Austria
Is there a Ketotifen shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Ketotifen products are reported short in Austria, the first since 16 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: quality problem or recall.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Zaditen 0,025% - Augentropfen, 5 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 16 Jul 2025 | 31 Jan 2027 | Quality problem or recall Rückruf von Chargen am Markt |
| AT | Zaditen konservierungsmittelfrei 0,025% - Augentropfen in Einzeldosisbehältnissen, 20 Stück | Laboratoires Thea | 16 Mar 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).