zolpidem tartrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
STILNOX Zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 69681
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
03 Jul 2025
to
14 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.

APO-ZOLPIDEM zolpidem 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 127174
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
15 Nov 2024
to
06 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PHARMACOR ZOLPIDEM zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 131918
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
20 Jun 2025
to
08 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

SOMIDEM zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 119196
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Mar 2025
to
16 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ZOLPIDEM SANDOZ PHARMA zolpidem tartrate 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 116893
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
05 Jun 2025
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DORMIZOL Zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 117953
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
15 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.