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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Supply Impact Dates |
Further Details |
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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APO-Alendronate Plus D3 70 mg/140 ug alendronic acid (as sodium) 70 mg and colecalciferol 140 microgram tablet blister pack AUST R: 220376Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 8877 8333
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Deletion from market:
29 Feb 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Commercial Changes
TGA Management Actions:
21/01/19 Other generic by same sponsor available - ALENDRONATE PLUS D3 70 mg/140 ug APOTEX alendronate (as sodium) 70 mg and colecalciferol 140 microgram (5600 IU) tablet blister pack - ARTG 308733.
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APO-Alendronate Plus D3 70 mg/70 ug alendronic acid (as sodium) 70 mg and colecalciferol 70 microgram tablet blister pack AUST R: 220372Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 8877 8333
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Deletion from market:
29 Feb 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Commercial Changes
TGA Management Actions:
Product is to be replaced by ALENDRONATE PLUS D3 70 mg/70 ug APOTEX alendronate (as sodium) 70 mg and colecalciferol 70 microgram (2800 IU) tablet blister pack (ARTG 308732),
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FOSAMAX PLUS 70 mg/140 ug alendronic acid 70 mg (as alendronate sodium) and colecalciferol 140 micrograms tablet blister pack AUST R: 136846Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
colecalciferol
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
+61289888958
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From
27 Feb 2020
to
30 Mar 2020
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Other
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FOSAMAX alendronic acid 5mg (as sodium) tablet blister pack AUST R: 68428Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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Deletion from market:
21 Jan 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes
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FOSAMAX alendronic acid 10mg (as sodium) tablet blister pack AUST R: 73520Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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Deletion from market:
21 Jan 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes
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FOSAMAX alendronic acid 40mg (as sodium) tablet blister pack AUST R: 54380Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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Deletion from market:
21 Jan 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes
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FOSAMAX ONCE WEEKLY alendronic acid 70mg (as sodium) tablet blister pack AUST R: 73772Active ingredients:
alendronate sodium
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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Deletion from market:
21 Jan 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes
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