clonazepam - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PAXAM 0.5 clonazepam 0.5mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 54846
Active ingredients:
clonazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
18 Oct 2024
to
06 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.

PAXAM 2 clonazepam 2mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 54847
Active ingredients:
clonazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
26 Aug 2024
to
29 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.

RIVOTRIL clonazepam 0.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 285708
Active ingredients:
clonazepam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1 800 201 564

From
13 Dec 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.