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COSAMIDE 50 bicalutamide 50mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 162829Active ingredients:
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800274276
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From 01 Aug 2025 to 14 Sep 2025
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Shortage status: Anticipated
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-BICALUTAMIDE bicalutamide 50mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 194683Active ingredients:
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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From 03 Jan 2025 to 05 Jun 2025
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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BI ELIGARD CP (Eligard 1 month 7.5mg and MPL-Bicalutamide 50mg, 28 pack) AUST R: 237653Active ingredients:
leuprorelin acetate
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Injection, modified release
Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
14 Oct 2025
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Shortage status: To be discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: An alternative presentation is available.
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BI ELIGARD CP (Eligard 3 month 22.5mg and MPL-Bicalutamide 50mg, 28 pack) AUST R: 238311Active ingredients:
leuprorelin acetate
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Injection, modified release
Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
11 Jun 2025
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: An alternative presentation is available.
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BI ELIGARD CP (Eligard 3 month 22.5mg and MPL-Bicalutamide 50mg, 84 pack) AUST R: 237652Active ingredients:
leuprorelin acetate
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Injection, modified release
Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
15 Jul 2025
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Shortage status: To be discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: An alternative presentation is available.
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CALUTEX bicalutamide 50 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 135858Active ingredients:
bicalutamide
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1300659646
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Deletion from market:
01 May 2025
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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