candesartan cilexetil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-CANDESARTAN HCTZ 32/25 candesartan cilexetil 32 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 210567
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
24 May 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative products are available.

CANDESARTAN SANDOZ candesartan cilexetil 32mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 147496
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
01 Dec 2023
to
22 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

CANDESARTAN/HCT SANDOZ 32/12.5mg candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 32mg/12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 195279
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
15 Dec 2023
to
19 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing