fenofibrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST FENOFIBRATE fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 291664
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418435842

From
31 Dec 2021
to
04 Feb 2022

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

FENOFIBRATE VIATRIS fenofibrate 48 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 230444
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
29 Nov 2022
to
21 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

LIPIDIL fenofibrate 48 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 118642
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
30 Nov 2022
to
21 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing