diclofenac sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
VOLTAREN diclofenac sodium 12.5mg suppository blister pack
AUST R: 96797
Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium

Dosage form:
Suppository, moulded

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 671 203

Deletion from market:
31 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

VOLTAREN diclofenac sodium 25mg suppository blister pack
AUST R: 96810
Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium

Dosage form:
Suppository, moulded

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 671 203

Deletion from market:
01 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

VOLTAREN OPHTHA diclofenac sodium 1mg/mL eye drops bottle
AUST R: 96654
Active ingredients:
diclofenac sodium

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800635202

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Suitable alternatives are available.