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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
APO-OMEPRAZOLE omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 243812 Active ingredients: omeprazole Dosage form: Tablet, enteric coated Sponsor: Apotex Pty Ltd Phone: 1800195055	From 31 Mar 2023 to 27 Jul 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands available
MAXOR EC TABS omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 345292 Active ingredients: omeprazole Dosage form: Tablet, enteric coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7922	From 08 Mar 2023 to 31 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available
MAXOR HEARTBURN RELIEF omeprazole 20 mg enteric capsule blister pack (new formulation) AUST R: 180913 Active ingredients: omeprazole Dosage form: Capsule, enteric Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 274 276	From 20 Mar 2023 to 22 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
MAXOR omeprazole 20mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 173994 Active ingredients: omeprazole Dosage form: Capsule, enteric Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 14 Dec 2023 to 22 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
OMEPRAZOLE GENERICHEALTH omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 234175 Active ingredients: omeprazole Dosage form: Tablet, enteric coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7922	Deletion from market: 22 Aug 2023	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.