risperidone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304251
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304252
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 3mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304253
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Mar 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 4mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304254
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 May 2024
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RISPA risperidone 2 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159976
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
05 Jan 2024
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RISPA risperidone 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159973
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
14 Dec 2023
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RISPA risperidone 3 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159968
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
14 Dec 2023
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RISPA risperidone 4 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159970
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Nov 2024
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RIXADONE risperidone 1 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199178
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Dec 2024
to
07 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RISPA risperidone 0.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159974
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 May 2025
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
RIXADONE risperidone 0.5 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199179
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
11 Apr 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 0.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304250
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Jan 2025
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
RIXADONE risperidone 2 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199180
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Dec 2024
to
27 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand