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AT ATC H01CB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Octreotide shortage in Austria

Is there an Octreotide shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Octreotide product is reported short in Austria, the first since 8 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 23 Nov 2026. Main reason: distribution or logistics.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATSandostatin 50 Mikrogramm/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung, 5 Stück limitedNovartis Pharma GmbH8 Oct 202623 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung

Source

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