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APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister pack AUST R: 190940Active ingredients:
isotretinoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, soft
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
28 Mar 2025
to
19 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 324225Active ingredients:
isotretinoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, soft
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
27 May 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 190941Active ingredients:
isotretinoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, soft
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
25 Jul 2025
to
19 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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ISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 10mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 240732Active ingredients:
isotretinoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, soft
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
28 Aug 2025
to
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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