lercanidipine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ARX-LERCANIDIPINE lercanidipine hydrochloride 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172206
Active ingredients:
lercanidipine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
14 Jun 2024
to
23 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available

LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152707
Active ingredients:
lercanidipine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
21 Mar 2019
to
27 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152708
Active ingredients:
lercanidipine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
21 Mar 2019
to
27 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

BTC LERCANIDIPINE lercanidipine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172209
Active ingredients:
lercanidipine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability