duloxetine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-DULOXETINE duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 217985
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Sep 2024
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DULOXECOR duloxetine hydrochloride 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209155
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
14 May 2024
to
16 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DULOXECOR duloxetine hydrochloride 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209161
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
469620006

From
08 Nov 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DULOXETINE SANDOZ duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199254
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
26 Mar 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DYTREX 30 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199262
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
19 Mar 2024
to
03 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
DYTREX 60 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199263
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 Feb 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DULOXETINE SANDOZ duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199266
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
21 Nov 2024
to
21 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CYMBALTA duloxetine 30 mg (as hydrochloride) enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 120382
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

Deletion from market:
26 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
CYMBALTA duloxetine 60 mg (as hydrochloride) enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 120389
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

Deletion from market:
26 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TIXOL 30 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199256
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
04 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
This product is being replaced by TIXOL 30 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack (AUST R 428623)
TIXOL 60 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack
AUST R: 199265
Active ingredients:
duloxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
04 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
This product is being replaced by TIXOL 60 duloxetine (as hydrochloride) 60 mg enteric capsule blister pack (AUST R 428624)