escitalopram oxalate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 213721
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Apr 2024
to
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

LEXAM 10 escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 211387
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 May 2024
to
24 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. 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:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 May 2024
to
24 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

ESCITALOPRAM GH escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 292296
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900.

From
23 Feb 2024
to
05 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.