diclofenac sodium - medicine shortage information
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VOLTAREN diclofenac sodium 50mg suppository blister pack AUST R: 96811Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium
Dosage form:
Suppository, moulded
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800635202
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From
25 Oct 2024
to
26 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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VOLTAREN diclofenac sodium 25mg suppository blister pack AUST R: 96810Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium
Dosage form:
Suppository, moulded
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 671 203
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Deletion from market:
01 Feb 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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VOLTAREN OPHTHA diclofenac sodium 1mg/mL eye drops bottle AUST R: 96654Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800635202
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Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Suitable alternatives are available.
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