escitalopram oxalate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LEXAM 10 escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 211387
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Aug 2023
to
13 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LEXAM 20 escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 211388
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Aug 2023
to
27 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ESCITALOPRAM GH escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 292295
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
10 Jun 2022
to
25 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 272631
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
13 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.