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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APX-CLOPIDOGREL/ASPIRIN 75/100 clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate)/aspirin 75 mg/100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 339625
Active ingredients:
aspirin
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
03 Apr 2023
to
14 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
DUOCOVER 75 mg/100 mg clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate)/aspirin tablet blister pack
AUST R: 151075
Active ingredients:
aspirin
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
03 Feb 2023
to
30 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
COPLAVIX 75 mg/100 mg clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate)/aspirin tablet blister pack
AUST R: 150443
Active ingredients:
aspirin
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability