fenofibrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-FENOFIBRATE fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 291652
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
14 Jan 2025
to
16 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

FENOFIBRATE SANDOZ fenofibrate 145 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 280720
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
18 Mar 2025
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

FENOFIBRATE VIATRIS fenofibrate 48 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 230444
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
28 Feb 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LIPIDIL fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 118634
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
28 Mar 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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