diclofenac sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
VOLTAREN 50 diclofenac sodium 50mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 11073
Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298053555

Deletion from market:
13 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by VOLTAREN 50 diclofenac sodium 50mg tablet blister pack (ARTG 66880)

VOLTAREN diclofenac sodium 25 mg tablet
AUST R: 11072
Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298053555

Deletion from market:
13 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by VOLTAREN 25 diclofenac sodium 25mg tablet blister pack ( ARTG 166496).