quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
03 Jul 2025
to
22 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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
26 May 2025
to
26 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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
01 May 2025
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
10 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
19 Jun 2025
to
19 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand