clonidine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-CLONIDINE clonidine hydrochloride 100 micrograms tablet bottle
AUST R: 265776
Active ingredients:
clonidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
03 Dec 2024
to
25 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.

CATAPRES 100 clonidine hydrochloride 100 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 17921
Active ingredients:
clonidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Clinect Pty Ltd

Phone:
18800899005

From
26 Mar 2025
to
07 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

CLONIDINE Lupin clonidine hydrochloride 100 micrograms tablet bottle
AUST R: 265778
Active ingredients:
clonidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
15 Nov 2024
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.

CATAPRES 150 Clonidine hydrochloride 150 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 78376
Active ingredients:
clonidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Clinect Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800899005

From
17 Feb 2025
to
26 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues