clarithromycin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CLARITHRO 250 clarithromycin 250mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 117197
Active ingredients:
clarithromycin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
28 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available

ESOMEPRAZOLE SANDOZ Hp7 amoxicillin 500 mg capsule, clarithromycin 500 mg tablet, esomeprazole 20 mg tablet Composite Pack
AUST R: 321044
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
clarithromycin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
13 Jan 2023
to
05 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

NEXIUM Hp7 esomeprazole tablet, amoxicillin capsule, clarithromycin tablet composite pack
AUST R: 281690
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
clarithromycin

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800805342

From
18 Feb 2024
to
22 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply