temozolomide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 100 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231527
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
30 Aug 2024
to
17 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 20mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231524
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
15 Nov 2024
to
17 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231523
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
19 Apr 2024
to
17 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
TEMOZOLOMIDE JUNO temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 354885
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
09 Sep 2024
to
09 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing