aprepitant - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APREPITANT ARX aprepitant 165 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 309382
Active ingredients:
aprepitant

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
24 Apr 2026
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
APREPITANT LUPIN aprepitant 165 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 310220
Active ingredients:
aprepitant

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
31 Jan 2026
to
15 May 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.