pioglitazone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACTOS Pioglitazone 15mg (as hydrochloride) tablet - uncoated blister pack
AUST R: 76462
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Celltrion Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 325 228

From
01 Jul 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ACTOS Pioglitazone 30mg (as hydrochloride) tablet - uncoated blister pack
AUST R: 76463
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Celltrion Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 325 228

From
01 Mar 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 15mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164345
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 30mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164344
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 45mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164343
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 15 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 166911
Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Sep 2025
to
10 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.