drospirenone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Bella ethinylestradiol/drospirenone 20 microgram/3 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 196255
Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
06 Apr 2024
to
03 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ISABELLE TABLETS 3 mg/30 micrograms drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 mg/30 micrograms tablet blister pack
AUST R: 180561
Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
08 Feb 2024
to
04 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing