betamethasone dipropionate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ENSTILAR calcipotriol (as monohydrate) 50 microgram/g and betamethasone (as dipropionate) 500 microgram/g foam aerosol can
AUST R: 263292
Active ingredients:
betamethasone dipropionate
calcipotriol

Dosage form:
Foam

Sponsor:
LEO Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 991 778

From
02 Jun 2025
to
14 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
An alternative product is available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
CALCIPOTRIOL/BETAMETHASONE SANDOZ 50/500 calcipotriol 50 microgram/g and betamethasone (as dipropionate) 500 microgram/g ointment tube
AUST R: 255532
Active ingredients:
betamethasone dipropionate
calcipotriol

Dosage form:
Ointment

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
24 Apr 2025
to
07 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing