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Unavailable · 18.08.2026

Supply shortage Austria: Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten

Affected country: Austria · Reported period: 13.08.2026 – 31.10.2026 · Active ingredient: DIHYDROCODEIN BITARTRAT

CountryAustria
PZN1242751, 1242745
ENRZulassungsnummer 1-19121
Notification typeUnavailable
Start13.08.2026
Expected end31.10.2026
Last update18.08.2026
ReasonProduction transfer to an alternative manufacturer
ATCN02AA08
Hospital-relevantNo

Notice context

A supply shortage has been recorded for Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten in Austria. The stated reason is “Production transfer to an alternative manufacturer”. The notice concerns the active ingredient DIHYDROCODEIN BITARTRAT and is not identified as hospital-relevant.

This information describes the reported supply status and is not medical or pharmaceutical treatment advice. Availability, alternatives and further measures must be assessed for each individual case by the responsible pharmaceutical market participants.

Primary source: BASG – Medikamente Info Austria

Official shortage notice for Austria. Responsibility and update procedures follow the information supplied by the relevant authority.

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Implications for procurement and the supply chain

The notice for Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten is a supply signal concerning DIHYDROCODEIN BITARTRAT in Austria. The published reason “Production transfer to an alternative manufacturer” determines which data should be verified first.

For manufacturing or capacity constraints, the focus is on credible restart dates, available batches, qualified sources and the coverage of existing stock.

Decision route for this supply case

  1. Confirm the notice, product identity, period and actual demand with the primary source and accountable market participants.
  2. Assess restart timing, available batches, qualified sources and a lawful bridging stock separately.
  3. Document release, stock status, GDP evidence, warehousing and transport process, and escalation responsibility.

Inter-Pharma can structure the B2B case, potential sourcing and warehousing routes, and operational implementation. Clinical decisions, regulatory permissibility, product release and actual availability remain with the accountable parties.

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Operational shortage resilience: GDP warehousing and pharmaceutical storage

For manufacturing shortages, an agreed restart stock for Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten can be received and distributed under control after release.

Inter-Pharma combines GDP-oriented pharmaceutical storage in Czechia with batch and expiry control, FEFO, stock status, picking and dispatch preparation in its own Cheb operation.

Storage at 15–25 °C or any 2–8 °C requirement is derived solely from the product specification and confirmed for the project.

Operational checks for this notice

  • Match product identity using PZN 1242751, 1242745, active ingredient, strength, dosage form and pack.
  • Confirm the reported status and the period 13.08.2026 to 31.10.2026 with the primary source and potential suppliers.
  • Document demand, stock coverage, open orders and lawful alternative or sourcing routes for the specific case.
  • Clarify temperature, batch, expiry, stock status, recipient authorisation and GDP evidence before cross-border supply.

Relevant services and specialist pages

The following B2B topics are particularly relevant when handling a shortage involving Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten:

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