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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
27 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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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
13 Feb 2025
to
02 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS azithromycin (as dihydrate) 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 387051Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Helix Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
0437921503
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From
02 Jan 2025
to
15 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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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
21 Feb 2025
to
18 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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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
17 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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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
03 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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