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APO-AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 195910Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
13 Sep 2024
to
04 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZITHRO azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 241812Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
02 Oct 2024
to
11 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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ZITHROMAX azithromycin (as dihydrate) 200mg/5mL (when reconstituted) powder for oral suspension bottle AUST R: 60049Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
18 Apr 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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ZITHROMAX azithromycin (as dihydrate) 600mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 60057Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
03 Sep 2024
to
10 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An azithromycin 600mg tablet product may be available via the Special Access Scheme: https://www.tga.gov.au/products/prescribe-unapproved-therapeutic-good-health-practitioners
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AZITHROMYCIN SANDOZ azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 158292Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
17 Oct 2024
to
06 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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