ondansetron - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ONDANSETRON SZ ODT ondansetron 4 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 163653
Active ingredients:
ondansetron

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0478971744

From
19 May 2023
to
14 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate products available

ONDANSETRON ODT LUPIN ondansetron 4 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 292166
Active ingredients:
ondansetron

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
04 Sep 2023
to
23 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ONDANSETRON ODT LUPIN ondansetron 8 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 292169
Active ingredients:
ondansetron

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
30 Aug 2023
to
01 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing