calcium carbonate - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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FOSAMAX PLUS D-CAL alendronic acid 70mg/colecalciferol 140 microgram tablet and 1250mg calcium carbonate tablet composite pack AUST R: 161137Active ingredients:
calcium carbonate
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800818553
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Deletion from market:
16 Jul 2018
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Reason:
Discontinuation
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DRONALEN PLUS D-CAL alendronic acid 70mg/colecalciferol 140 microgram tablet and 1250mg calcium carbonate tablet composite pack AUST R: 161182Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
calcium carbonate
colecalciferol
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800818553
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Deletion from market:
26 Sep 2018
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Reason:
Discontinuation
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