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Bella ethinylestradiol/drospirenone 20 microgram/3 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 196255Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
06 Apr 2024
to
03 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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BREVINOR-1 28 DAY tablet blister pack AUST R: 62134Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 675 229
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Deletion from market:
19 Apr 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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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
08 Feb 2024
to
04 Apr 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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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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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
23 Apr 2024
to
30 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product in a different strength is available.
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TRIPHASIL ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel tablet blister pack AUST R: 10419Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel
Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 675 229
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Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Other brands are available.
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