flecainide acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-FLECAINIDE flecainide acetate 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 289980
Active ingredients:
flecainide acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

From
28 Apr 2021
to
26 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available
FLECATAB flecainide acetate 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 68651
Active ingredients:
flecainide acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
08 Mar 2024
to
16 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing