escitalopram oxalate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 213721
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
12 Apr 2024
to
18 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 213722
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jul 2024
to
18 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ESCITALOPRAM GH escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 292295
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900.

From
23 Jul 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ESCITALOPRAM GH escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 292296
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900.

From
23 Feb 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LOXALATE escitalopram oxalate 20mg tablets blister packs
AUST R: 119966
Active ingredients:
escitalopram oxalate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
15 Jul 2024
to
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing