diltiazem hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
30 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Deletion from market:
10 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

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
27 Sep 2023
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Deletion from market:
23 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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

Deletion from market:
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

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
14 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
21 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
15 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
25 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing