donepezil hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ARIDON APN 5 donepezil hydrochloride 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 167193
Active ingredients:
donepezil hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
27 Sep 2024
to
25 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARAZIL donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 167693
Active ingredients:
donepezil hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
14 Mar 2025
to
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARIDON APN 10 donepezil hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 167190
Active ingredients:
donepezil hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Jul 2024
to
24 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues