quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PHARMACOR QUETIAPINE 25 quetiapine (as fumarate) 25mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204843
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Mar 2025
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 150mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199885
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Jun 2025
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 400mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199869
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
08 Aug 2025
to
05 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Alternative generic products are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 50mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199887
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 May 2025
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
QUETIA XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 300mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199874
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Jul 2025
to
24 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
QUETIA XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 50mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199878
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
30 May 2025
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204157
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Dec 2024
to
14 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 300mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199867
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
21 Mar 2025
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
QUETIA 25 quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204153
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Dec 2024
to
06 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
QUETIA 300 quetiapine (as fumarate) 300 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204156
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 Aug 2024
to
06 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
QUETIAPINE SANDOZ PHARMA quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204161
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
27 Nov 2024
to
23 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SYQUET quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204152
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
20 Sep 2024
to
22 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing