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AT ATC J01CE02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Austria

Is there a Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Phenoxymethylpenicillin product is reported short in Austria, the first since 23 Sep 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Ireland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATOspen 1,5 – Filmtabletten, 12 StückSandoz GmbH23 Sep 2026not 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).