clindamycin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CALINDAMIN Clindamycin (as hydrochloride) 150 mg capsules blister pack
AUST R: 214410
Active ingredients:
clindamycin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Dec 2026
to
12 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
CLINDAMYCIN-WGR clindamycin (as hydrochloride) 150 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 214393
Active ingredients:
clindamycin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
03 Aug 2026
to
03 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CLINDAMYCIN LU clindamycin (as hydrochloride) 150 mg hard capsules blister pack
AUST R: 214526
Active ingredients:
clindamycin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
15 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.