duloxetine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DULOXETINE SANDOZ duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199266
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
29 Feb 2024
to
29 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

DULOXETINE SANDOZ duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199254
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
26 Mar 2024
to
25 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

DYTREX 30 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199262
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
19 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

DYTREX 60 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199263
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 Feb 2024
to
03 May 2024

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. Alternative generic products are available.

TIXOL 30 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199256
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
04 Dec 2023
to
30 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

TIXOL 60 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199265
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
15 Sep 2023
to
30 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

CYMBALTA duloxetine 30 mg (as hydrochloride) enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 120382
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

From
01 May 2024
to
01 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CYMBALTA duloxetine 60 mg (as hydrochloride) enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 120389
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

From
01 May 2024
to
01 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-DULOXETINE duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 217985
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
12 Feb 2024
to
22 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

APO-DULOXETINE duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 217986
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
03 Nov 2023
to
22 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DULOXECOR duloxetine hydrochloride 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209155
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
18 May 2023
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DULOXECOR duloxetine hydrochloride 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209161
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
18 May 2023
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing