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ISABELLE TABLETS 3 mg/30 micrograms drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 mg/30 micrograms tablet blister pack AUST R: 180561Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
31 Jul 2024
to
01 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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NORIMIN-1 28 day tablet blister pack AUST R: 62136Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 675 229
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From
26 Apr 2024
to
30 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.
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LENEST 20 ED levonorgestrel/ethinylestradiol 100 microgram/20 microgram tablet blister composite pack AUST R: 219146Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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