celecoxib - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CELAXIB celecoxib 100 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 296389
Active ingredients:
celecoxib

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Sep 2024
to
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CELEBREX celecoxib 100 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 67901
Active ingredients:
celecoxib

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
04 May 2023
to
03 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CELECOXIB Celecoxib 100 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 333521
Active ingredients:
celecoxib

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
07 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability