gabapentin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GAPENTIN gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156103
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0384193417

From
25 Aug 2023
to
27 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

PHARMACOR GABAPENTIN 800 gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156108
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
16 Oct 2023
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative products are available.

APX-GABAPENTIN gabapentin 600 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 306886
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61418348894

From
08 Oct 2023
to
08 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

GABACOR gabapentin 400 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 204485
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
01 Jan 2024
to
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

GAPENTIN gabapentin 600 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156106
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
19 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

NEURONTIN gabapentin 600mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 71793
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
04 Mar 2024
to
16 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

NEURONTIN gabapentin 800mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 71791
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
23 Jan 2024
to
07 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

NUPENTIN 400 gabapentin 400 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 101698
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Feb 2024
to
03 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PHARMACOR GABAPENTIN 600 gabapentin 600 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156107
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
31 Oct 2023
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

APX-GABAPENTIN gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 306887
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

Deletion from market:
03 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

GABAPENTIN GENERICHEALTH gabapentin 300 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 263835
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
28 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

GABAPENTIN GENERICHEALTH gabapentin 400 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 263836
Active ingredients:
gabapentin

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.