amiodarone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ARATAC 100 AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 32519
Active ingredients:
amiodarone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
11 Jul 2025
to
19 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

CORDARONE X INTRAVENOUS amiodarone hydrochloride 150mg/3mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 15360
Active ingredients:
amiodarone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
08 Jul 2025
to
08 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply