famotidine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AUSFAM 20 famotidine 20mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 93788
Active ingredients:
famotidine

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Aug 2023
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

AUSFAM 40 famotidine 40mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 93789
Active ingredients:
famotidine

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Aug 2023
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.