finasteride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FINAPEN 1 mg finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 189653
Active ingredients:
finasteride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jun 2025
to
19 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
FINASTERIDE VIATRIS 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 330151
Active ingredients:
finasteride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
31 Oct 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-FINASTERIDE 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155233
Active ingredients:
finasteride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
0469620006

From
26 Sep 2025
to
10 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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