betahistine dihydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BETAHISTINE VIATRIS betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 286806
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
16 Oct 2024
to
02 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

SETEAR betahistine dihydrochloride 24 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 261439
Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern XP IP Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 7067 8510

From
22 Oct 2024
to
29 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other strengths 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
03 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
22 Aug 2024
to
02 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Deletion from market:
06 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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

Deletion from market:
06 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.