hydrocortisone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20 hydrocortisone 20 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 290098
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
06 Dec 2023
to
29 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

HYSONE 4 Hydrocortisone 4mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 27923
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
19 Oct 2023
to
20 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand