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AT ATC N03AG01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Valproic Acid shortage in Austria
Is there a Valproic Acid shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Valproic Acid products are reported short in Austria, the first since 10 Mar 2026. The company estimate for the return is 18 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Depakine Chronosphere 50 mg Retardgranulat in Beuteln, 30 Stück | Sanofi-Aventis GmbH | 10 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Depakine Chronosphere 500 mg Retardgranulat in Beuteln, 30 Stück limited | Sanofi-Aventis GmbH | 10 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Depakine Chronosphere 250 mg Retardgranulat in Beuteln, 30 Stück limited | Sanofi-Aventis GmbH | 29 Sep 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Verzögerung bei der Herstellung |
Source
BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).