temozolomide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TEMODAL temozolomide 180 mg capsules sachet
AUST R: 164215
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMODAL temozolomide 250mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 164216
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.