betahistine dihydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-BETAHISTINE betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 217105
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
19 May 2023
to
27 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

BETAHISTINE LUPIN betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 388870
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
22 Apr 2024
to
16 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

BETASERT betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg tablets blister packs
AUST R: 212080
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
28 Jul 2023
to
27 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate brands available.

BETAHISTINE SANDOZ betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 253732
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
28 Mar 2024
to
21 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing