adefovir dipivoxil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-Adefovir adefovir dipivoxil 10mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 212048
Active ingredients:
adefovir dipivoxil

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
27 Jan 2023
to
19 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.