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diltiazem hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CARDIZEM CD diltiazem hydrochloride 180mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 46818
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
21 Nov 2022
to
30 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
CARDIZEM CD diltiazem hydrochloride 360mg capsule bottle.
AUST R: 75251
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
21 Jul 2022
to
30 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
CARDIZEM diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 73179
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
06 Apr 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
DILTIAZEM SANDOZ CD diltiazem hydrochloride 180mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 131298
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
12 May 2023
to
11 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
DILTIAZEM SANDOZ CD diltiazem hydrochloride 240mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 131300
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
03 Feb 2023
to
15 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
DILTIAZEM SANDOZ CD diltiazem hydrochloride 360mg capsule bottle (unprinted)
AUST R: 131304
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
26 May 2023
to
11 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
VASOCARDOL CD diltiazem hydrochloride 180mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 68922
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
22 Aug 2022
to
30 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
VASOCARDOL CD diltiazem hydrochloride 240mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 68925
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
21 Nov 2022
to
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
VASOCARDOL CD diltiazem hydrochloride 360mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 75253
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
13 Jul 2022
to
30 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
VASOCARDOL diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 73180
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
06 Apr 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
CARDIZEM CD diltiazem hydrochloride 240mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 46822
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
20 Oct 2022
to
07 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
DILTIAZEM AN diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184100
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Amneal Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 927 769

Deletion from market:
07 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability