Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care

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Safety information on communicable diseases (e.g. WNV, dengue) can be found here.

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"Medikamente Info Austria" provides compact medication information in a new design Top-News

messages in brief | 10/02/2026

The new medicines information system of the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) went live on 10 February 2026. The previous information from the "Medicinal product index", the "Shortages index", the"Export ban index", the "BASG announcements" and the "BASG votes" will be merged into a compact medicines information portal at medikamente.basg.gv.at.

Various GLP-1 products New

Enforcement | 27/05/2026

The BASG warns against illegal medicinal products (illegal medicinal product by presentation) marketed under the misleading name "GLP-1" because of their claims.

Counterfeit "Juvéderm Ultra 4 Batch 1005654957 with the expiry date 01.2027" New

Safety warnings | Medical devices | 27/05/2026

The Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) warns of a counterfeit medical device that could be mistaken for the legitimate product "Juvéderm Ultra 4" from the manufacturer "Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company".

Safety information regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases that were obtained via the webshops „thuistest.shop“ and „stdheimtest.de“ New

Safety warnings | Medical devices | 26/05/2026

The Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) warns against the use of rapid tests for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that were distributed via the website „thuistest.shop“ and “stdheimtest.de“. Based on the information available to the BASG, the legal compliance of the affected products cannot be sufficiently demonstrated and therefore the safety and performance of the products cannot be ensured. For this reason, the listed products are not allowed to be placed on the Union Market.

Safety information regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases that were obtained via the webshops „thuistest.shop“ and „stdheimtest.de“ New

Safety warnings | Medical devices | 26/05/2026

The Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) warns lay users against the use of rapid tests for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that were distributed via the website „thuistest.shop“ and “stdheimtest.de“. In contrast to the website’s operator claim, all listed products are not intended for self-testing by lay users, but for medical professionals.

Vanavit B-Komplex - Injektionslösung für Tiere New

Recall | Veterinary Medicines | 26/05/2026

Recall due to deviations from quality standards at the production site

Vanasulf 100 mg/ml - Injektionslösung für Rinder und Schweine New

Recall | Veterinary Medicines | 26/05/2026

Recall due to deviations from quality standards at the production site

Gentavan 50 mg/ml - Injektionslösung für Tiere New

Recall | Veterinary Medicines | 26/05/2026

Recall due to deviations from quality standards at the production site

Dexa „Vana“ 2 mg/ml - Injektionslösung für Tiere New

Recall | Veterinary Medicines | 26/05/2026

Recall due to deviations from quality standards at the production site

Alfadexx 2 mg/ml Injektionslösung für Pferde, Rinder, Ziegen, Schweine, Hunde und Katzen New

Recall | Veterinary Medicines | 20/05/2026

Recall due to deviations from quality standards at the production site

Cryos International - Aarhus ApS - Donor: XANE New

Safety warnings | Blood & Tissue | 15/05/2026

The donor/the donor gametes have been permanently blocked.

European Sperm Bank ApS - Donor: 28190/TINO New

Safety warnings | Blood & Tissue | 15/05/2026

The donor/the donor gametes have been permanently blocked.

Yimmugo 100 mg/ml Infusionslösung

Recall | Medicines | 12/05/2026

Recall due to an increased number of adverse event reports

CHMP Meeting Highlights April 2026

CHMP Monthly News | 28/04/2026

Up-to-date information from the 20.04.-23.04.2026 meeting on new approvals, extensions of indication, newly published EPAR's and recently started procedures.

Cryos International - Aarhus ApS- Donor: DK257551 - AGNAR

Safety warnings | Blood & Tissue | 28/04/2026

The donor/gametes have been blocked, but can be used for siblings.

EUDAMED

Medical devices | 20/04/2026

The European Commission offers free webinars to prepare economic operators and Notified Bodies for mandatory use.

Cryos International - Aarhus ApS- Donor: DK257551 - BOSCO

Safety warnings | Blood & Tissue | 17/04/2026

The donor/gametes have been blocked, but can be used for siblings.

CHMP Meeting Highlights March 2026

CHMP Monthly News | 16/04/2026

Up-to-date information from the 23.03.-26.03.2026 meeting on new approvals, extensions of indication, newly published EPAR's and recently started procedures.

Information

Shortages

Shortages

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

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.

Online form for adverse reactions

Online form for adverse reactions

The reporting of suspected adverse reactions to vaccines and medicinal
products is possible using a patient-friendly online form.

Austrian Medicinal Product Index

Austrian Medicinal Product

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

For Consumers

This is the subpage with information from the BASG directed to consumers (patients, their relatives and owners of animals).

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For Health Care Professionals

This is the subpage with information from the BASG directed to health care professionals (physicians, dentists, veterinarians, midwives and pharmacists).

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For Companies

This is the subpage with information by the BASG directed to companies producing, controlling or distributing medicinal products or medical devices.

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Market Surveillance

This is the subpage with the official announcements and public databases provided by the BASG as well as procedures for reporting to BASG.

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