BASG and healthcare professionals

News

News

National Stockpiling: Demand Notifications 2026 New

messages in brief | 26/01/2026
Marketing authorisation holders who are required to stockpile a medicinal product for human use will be informed by the BASG by e-mail about the start of the stockpiling demand notification(s).
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#MedSafetyWeek 2025 - Austria takes part in global campaign to mark the 10th anniversary of the safe handling of medicines

messages in brief | 04/11/2025
Everyone can make a contribution to drug safety: by reporting suspected side effects, we can actively help to make medicines safer for everyone. This is the core message of the #MedSafetyWeek campaign, which is now in its tenth year.
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News

Current issue of “RMS NEWS”

messages in brief | 01/10/2025
This issue of RMS NEWS again contains current and relevant news for our applicants for marketing authorisations with Austria as RMS.
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Use of paracetamol during pregnancy remains unchanged in the EU

messages in brief | 24/09/2025
Paracetamol preparations can continue to be used during pregnancy in accordance with the official recommendations.
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Coordination and management of medical device regulation at EU level

messages in brief | 14/07/2025
Publication of a joint declaration by the competent national EU authorities to the EU Commission.
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Information

Shortages

Shortages

Based on reports from pharmaceutical companies, BASG informs about current shortages.

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Reporting to BASG

Reporting to BASG

The Federal Office relies on reports from consumers, health care professionals and companies for the continuous re-evaluation of the safety profile of medicinal products and medical devices.

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Register of authorised medicinal products

Register of authorised medicinal products

The medicinal products database contains all products authorised in Austria, including up-to-date product information leaflets and the summary of products characteristics (in German).

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Online medicines retailers

Online medicines retailers

Be on the safe side when buying medicines on the internet. Always look for the logo first.

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