Messages in brief
What does the black triangle mean?
The European Union has introduced a new labeling for medicinal products that are subject to particularly close monitoring.
These medicines are…
Extension of the usability of drug stocks
Many medicinal products, when stored appropriately, remain in compliance with their specifications for much longer than can be expected on the basis…
Metoclopramide (various preparations)
Metoclopramide-containing medicinal products are approved in a number of Member States in various indications, including nausea and vomiting (for…
New account number
Please note the new account number of the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) / AGES Medizinmarktaufsicht:
BAWAG P.S.K. AG IBAN: AT59…
Ergot derivatives (various preparations)
PANGEA VI: Worldwide Internet Raid
More than 100 countries participated in this year's week of action against the illegal sale of medicines on the Internet.
In total, more than nine…
Federal Office for Safety in Health Care
Importation of active ingredients for medicinal products for human use: new regulation
As of 02.07.2013, new regulations apply to the import of active ingredients for medicinal products for human use into the European Union. As of this…
Risk for medication errors Methotrexate
Information: eService "Marketing Authorization and Lifecycle of Pharmaceutical Specialties
As of 01.07.2013, the transmission of Austrian product information texts is to take place via the eService "Marketing Authorization and Lifecycle Drug…
