oxazepam - medicine shortage information

Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations    Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.

More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALEPAM 15 oxazepam 15mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 17572
Active ingredients:
oxazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
02 Nov 2023
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

ALEPAM 30 oxazepam 30mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 385082
Active ingredients:
oxazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
22 Feb 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-OXAZEPAM oxazepam 30mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 163213
Active ingredients:
oxazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
28 Aug 2023
to
24 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing