Official announcements
messages in brief
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18/12/2020
In Austria, adverse reactions can be voluntarily reported directly to the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) by patients as well as their relatives.
Recall
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Medicines
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18/12/2020
Recall due to potential microbiological contamination.
messages in brief
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17/12/2020
Due to current events, FAQ No. 2 on accessible information for use has been revised, to better reflect the current approach.
Recall
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Veterinary Medicines
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11/12/2020
Recall due to unidentified impurities.
messages in brief
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09/12/2020
In order to monitor the advertising regulations according to the regulations of the Austrian Medicines Act, advertising is always checked to ensure that it complies with the legal requirements.
Safety warnings
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Blood & Tissue
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03/12/2020
An update on CCP (COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma) has been forwarded by the European Commission to the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care.
Enforcement
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01/12/2020
A presumed medicinal product offered illegally via the internet, was found to contain an undeclared active substance after examination by the Austrian Official Medicines Control Laboratory (OMCL).
Safety warnings
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Blood & Tissue
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16/11/2020
The Federal Office for Safety in Health Care has been informed by the Dutch authority that there has been a confirmed human infection with WNV in the Arnhem region of the Netherlands.
Enforcement
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11/11/2020
MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution or Master Mineral Solution) and CDs (Chloride dioxide solution or German: Chlordioxidlösung - CDL) are two different starting products for the generation of gaseous chlorine dioxide, which is offered in alternative medical circles as a "cure" for various diseases, including COVID-19. However, there is no scientific evidence of the claimed beneficial effects of chlorine dioxide, which is a gas that can cause burns and symptoms of poisoning.
messages in brief
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10/11/2020
Keine Wirkung gegen COVID-19 und begründeter Verdacht auf schädliche Wirkungen.