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APO-FINASTERIDE 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 155233Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
469620006
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From
13 Feb 2026
to
13 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite next shipment
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FINASTERIDE GH 1 1 mg finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 189651Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
0398097900
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From
10 Feb 2026
to
24 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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FINASTERIDE GH 5 5 mg finasteride 5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 189652Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
17 Oct 2025
to
24 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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FINASTERIDE VIATRIS 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 330151Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
28 Nov 2025
to
19 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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