alendronate sodium - medicine shortage information

Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations    Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.

More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FONAT alendronic acid 70mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 134702
Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
29 Dec 2023
to
29 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ALENDRONATE PLUS D3 - DRLA 70 mg/140 microgram alendronate (as sodium) and colecalciferol 140 microgram (5600 IU) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206936
Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0427306107

Deletion from market:
28 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

ALENDRONATE PLUS D3 - DRLA 70 mg/70 microgram alendronate (as sodium) and colecalciferol 70 microgram (2800 IU) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206930
Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0427306107

Deletion from market:
28 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability