emtricitabine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TENOFOVIR / EMTRICITABINE SANDOZ 301/200 tenofovir disoproxil succinate / emtricitabine 301 mg/200 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 326237
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
03 Nov 2023
to
03 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Phero Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 720 020 for enquiries about supply.

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL EMTRICITABINE VIATRIS 300/200 tenofovir disoproxil maleate 300 mg and emtricitabine 200 mg film coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 265834
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
20 May 2024
to
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Phero Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 720 020 for enquiries about supply.

CIPLA TENOFOVIR + EMTRICITABINE 300/200 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg and emtricitabine 200 mg tablet bottle pack
AUST R: 327898
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
01 Aug 2024
to
15 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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

Tenofovir/Emtricitabine 300/200 ARX tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg emtricitabine 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 275070
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jun 2024
to
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing