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SILDATIO PHT sildenafil (as citrate) 20 mg film-coated tablets blister pack AUST R: 188711 Active ingredients: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 11 Apr 2025 to 21 Nov 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
SILDENAFIL GH sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 355920 Active ingredients: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 31 Mar 2025 to 29 Aug 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
SILDENAFIL LUPIN sildenafil (as citrate) 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 355921 Active ingredients: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 31 Mar 2025 to 29 Aug 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
VASAFIL 100 sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 172068 Active ingredients: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 03 Oct 2025 to 24 Oct 2025	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply Management action: Alternative generic products are available.