deferasirox - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
EFERAS deferasirox 360 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 331687
Active ingredients:
deferasirox

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Jun 2025
to
30 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

EFERAS deferasirox 90 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 331686
Active ingredients:
deferasirox

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
23 May 2025
to
30 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Deferasirox Sandoz deferasirox 360 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 362235
Active ingredients:
deferasirox

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
21 Nov 2024
to
10 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing