clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CLOPIDOGREL LUPIN, clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75 mg, film coated tablets, blister pack
AUST R: 376880
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
10 Jul 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
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.
CLOPIDOGREL SANDOZ PHARMA clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75 mg, film coated tablets, blister pack
AUST R: 187042
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
10 Jul 2025
to
29 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
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.
CLOPIDOGREL WINTHROP clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 148947
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
14 Jul 2025
to
15 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

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

Management action:
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.
ISCOVER clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 79021
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
21 Jul 2025
to
13 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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

Management action:
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.
PIAX clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 168927
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
06 Aug 2025
to
12 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
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.
PIAX clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 168926
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
12 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
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.
PIAX PLUS ASPIRIN 75/100 clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) and aspirin 75 mg/100 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 219059
Active ingredients:
aspirin
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 2 9251 1088

From
23 Feb 2024
to
31 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
PLAVICOR 75, clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate) 75 mg, film coated tablets, blister pack
AUST R: 187039
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Mar 2025
to
15 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
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.
CLOPIDOGREL WINTHROP PLUS ASPIRIN 75 mg/100 mg clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate)/aspirin tablet blister pack
AUST R: 150470
Active ingredients:
aspirin
clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
18 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands available