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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
GILMAT imatinib (as mesilate) 100 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 281036 Active ingredients: imatinib mesilate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Pharmacor Pty Ltd Phone: 1300138805	From 10 Apr 2024 to 30 Apr 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
GILMAT imatinib (as mesilate) 400 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 264758 Active ingredients: imatinib mesilate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Pharmacor Pty Ltd Phone: 1300138805	From 15 Mar 2024 to 30 Apr 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
IMATINIB RBX imatinib (as mesilate) 400 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 225491 Active ingredients: imatinib mesilate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd Phone: 0298872600	From 25 Jan 2024 to 30 Apr 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
IMATAB imatinib (as mesilate) 600 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 300058 Active ingredients: imatinib mesilate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 03 8888 1288	Deletion from market: 28 Sep 2023	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: This product has not been launched in Australia to date. Other strengths and brands are available.