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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MIZART HCT 80/25mg telmisartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 246474
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 Apr 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing
TELTARTAN HCT 80/25 mg telmisartan 80 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208074
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
12 May 2023
to
09 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
SEVIKAR HCT 40/10/25 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg amlodipine (as besilate) 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199000
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
01 May 2023
to
31 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
SEVIKAR HCT 40/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199006
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
01 May 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
APO-TELMISARTAN HCTZ 80/25mg telmisartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208063
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Feb 2023
to
01 May 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
OLMESARTAN HCT - MYL 40/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 273577
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
17 Apr 2023
to
31 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
OLMETEC PLUS olmesartan medoxomil / hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 115737
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
28 Apr 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
ENALAPRIL/HCT SANDOZ 20mg/6mg enalapril maleate 20mg and hydrochlorothiazide 6mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 126490
Active ingredients:
enalapril maleate
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
23 Mar 2021
to
14 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate brand available
APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 20/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 20/5/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 312002
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

From
07 Jul 2023
to
25 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
AVSARTAN HCT 150/12.5 irbesartan 150 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 272655
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
irbesartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
21 Apr 2023
to
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 312004
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

From
30 Sep 2022
to
09 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/5/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 312010
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
11 Apr 2023
to
11 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/25 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 311999
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
20 Jan 2023
to
25 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
TEVETEN PLUS 600/12.5 eprosartan 600mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 143172
Active ingredients:
eprosartan mesilate
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
01 Sep 2023
to
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
TELMISARTAN/HCT SANDOZ 80mg/12.5mg telmisartan 80mg / hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg blister pack
AUST R: 201359
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
17 Feb 2023
to
16 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
TELMISARTAN/HCT SANDOZ 80mg/25mg telmisartan 80mg / hydrochlorothiazide 25mg blister pack
AUST R: 201358
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
09 Dec 2022
to
16 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
APO-CANDESARTAN HCTZ 32/25 candesartan cilexetil 32 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 210567
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
24 Feb 2023
to
07 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate brands are available
MIZART HCT 80/12.5mg telmisartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 246473
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
13 Mar 2023
to
28 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
TELMISARTAN HCT GH 80/12.5mg telmisartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208075
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
09 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Exact alternatives available.
TELMISARTAN HCT GH 80/25mg telmisartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208076
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
09 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TELMISARTAN/HCT SANDOZ 40mg/12.5mg telmisartan 40mg / hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg blister pack
AUST R: 201356
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
17 Mar 2023
to
16 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
ACCURETIC 10/12.5 tablet blister pack
AUST R: 81930
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
quinapril hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
01 Mar 2022
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
ACCURETIC 20/12.5 tablet blister pack
AUST R: 81931
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
quinapril hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
01 Mar 2022
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-TELMISARTAN HCTZ 40/12.5mg telmisartan 40mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208064
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
24 Feb 2023
to
03 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CANDESAN COMBI 32/12.5 candesartan cilexetil 32 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204578
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Mar 2023
to
03 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CANDESARTAN HCTZ 32/25 candesartan cilexetil 32 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 260000
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
15 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands available
OLMEKAR HCT 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine (as besilate) and hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/10 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 288850
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
06 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by ARTG 312004 - APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack.
OLMEKAR HCT 40/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine (as besilate) and hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/5 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 288837
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
14 Oct 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
This medicine is being replaced by another product: APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/5/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack ARTG 312010
TELMISARTAN HCT GH 40/12.5mg telmisartan 40mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208070
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
telmisartan

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
22 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CANDESARTAN HCTZ 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil 16 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 259999
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
23 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
OLMEKAR HCT 40/10/25 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine (as besilate) and hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/10 mg/25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 288843
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
22 Jul 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available – APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/25 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack ARTG ID: 311999
APX-OLMESARTAN/HCTZ 40/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 286103
Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
31 Jan 2022
to
08 Apr 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing