azithromycin dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 195910
Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Sep 2024
to
05 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

AZITHROMYCIN SANDOZ azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158292
Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
13 Feb 2025
to
17 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 387051
Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Helix Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0437921503

From
09 May 2025
to
25 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

ZITHRO azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 241812
Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
21 Feb 2025
to
05 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues