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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
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 18 Sep 2024 to 24 Sep 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.