levothyroxine sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-LEVOTHYROXINE levothyroxine sodium 100 microgram un-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 374922
Active ingredients:
levothyroxine sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
23 Jul 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-LEVOTHYROXINE levothyroxine sodium 200 microgram un-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 374925
Active ingredients:
levothyroxine sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
06 Sep 2024
to
25 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-LEVOTHYROXINE levothyroxine sodium 50 microgram un-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 374892
Active ingredients:
levothyroxine sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
03 Oct 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-LEVOTHYROXINE levothyroxine sodium 75 microgram un-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 374910
Active ingredients:
levothyroxine sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
02 Oct 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LEVOTHYROXINE SANDOZ levothyroxine sodium 50 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 387274
Active ingredients:
levothyroxine sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
10 Oct 2024
to
16 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.