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candesartan cilexetil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CANDESAN candesartan cilexetil 4 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 195483
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
12 Aug 2022
to
06 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CANDESARTAN candesartan cilexetil 4 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 260096
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
29 Jul 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability