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AT ATC N06DA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Rivastigmine shortage in Austria

Is there a Rivastigmine shortage in Austria?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Rivastigmine products are reported short in Austria, the first since 8 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Austria

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ATNimvastid 1,5 mg Hartkapseln, 60 StückKRKA d.d. Novo Mesto8 Sep 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung
ATNimvastid 6 mg Hartkapseln, 60 StückKRKA d.d. Novo Mesto8 Sep 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung
ATRivastigmin Sandoz 4,6 mg/24 Stunden - transdermales Pflaster, 30 StückSandoz GmbH14 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATNimvastid 3 mg Hartkapseln, 60 StückKRKA d.d. Novo Mesto22 Oct 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Verzögerung bei der Herstellung

Source

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