AT ATC N06DX01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Memantine shortage in Austria
Is there a Memantine shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Memantine products are reported short in Austria, the first since 13 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 1 Jan 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Memantin ratiopharm GmbH 20 mg Filmtabletten, 28 Stück | Teva B.V. | 13 Jul 2026 | not given | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| AT | Memantin HCS 20 mg Filmtabletten, 98 Stück | HCS B.V. | 3 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Verzögerung bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Memantin ratiopharm GmbH 10 mg Filmtabletten, 28 Stück | Teva B.V. | 3 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Verzögerung bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Memantin HCS 10 mg Filmtabletten, 14 Stück | HCS B.V. | 8 Sep 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Verzögerung bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Memantine Merz 5 mg/Pumpenhub Lösung zum Einnehmen, 50 ml | Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH | 22 Sep 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Vorübergehende Einstellung des Inverkehrbringens |
Source
BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).