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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-LORAZEPAM lorazepam 2.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304307
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+613 9809 7900

From
12 Apr 2023
to
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic product available
LORAZEPAM MYLAN lorazepam 1 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304312
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9809 7900

From
04 Mar 2022
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
LORAZEPAM MYLAN lorazepam 2.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304313
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9809 7900

From
24 Jun 2022
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-LORAZEPAM lorazepam 1 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304306
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
06 Oct 2022
to
06 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ATIVAN lorazepam 1mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 237801
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
20 Mar 2023
to
05 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing