losartan potassium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
COZAVAN losartan potassium 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156235
Active ingredients:
losartan potassium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
13 Jul 2018
to
31 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Related information:

COZAVAN losartan potassium 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156234
Active ingredients:
losartan potassium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
15 Sep 2020
to
31 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

COZAAR losartan potassium 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 54809
Active ingredients:
losartan potassium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
15 Mar 2023
to
17 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply