lorazepam - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ATIVAN Lorazepam 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10387
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
22 May 2025
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
LORAZEPAM LUPIN lorazepam 2.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 389602
Active ingredients:
lorazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
25 Jan 2025
to
17 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing