albendazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ESKAZOLE albendazole 400mg chewable tablet bottle
AUST R: 97505
Active ingredients:
albendazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
16 Feb 2024
to
07 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An albendazole tablet product may be available via the Special Access Scheme: https://www.tga.gov.au/products/prescribe-unapproved-therapeutic-good-health-practitioners