ibuprofen - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CIPLA PAIN RELIEF IBUPROFEN PLUS film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155753
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
ibuprofen

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted.