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AT ATC L04AX05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pirfenidone shortage in Austria

Is there a Pirfenidone shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Pirfenidone product is reported short in Austria, the first since 31 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATPirfenidon ratiopharm 801 mg Filmtabletten, 84 Stückratiopharm Arzneimittel Vertriebs GmbH31 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung

Source

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