rivaroxaban - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RIVAROXABAN SANDOZ rivaroxaban 20 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 335496
Active ingredients:
rivaroxaban

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
06 Mar 2025
to
04 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RIVAROXABAN LUPIN rivaroxaban 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 392323
Active ingredients:
rivaroxaban

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097900

From
08 May 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

RIVAROXABAN SANDOZ rivaroxaban 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 335415
Active ingredients:
rivaroxaban

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
13 Mar 2025
to
10 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

RIVOXA rivaroxaban 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 398248
Active ingredients:
rivaroxaban

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Mar 2025
to
24 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

RIVOXA rivaroxaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 398241
Active ingredients:
rivaroxaban

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Mar 2025
to
24 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand