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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
MELOXICAM SANDOZ meloxicam 15 mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 199662 Active ingredients: meloxicam Dosage form: Capsule, hard Sponsor: Sandoz Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 726 369	Deletion from market: 01 Mar 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
MELOXICAM SANDOZ meloxicam 7.5 mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 199661 Active ingredients: meloxicam Dosage form: Capsule, hard Sponsor: Sandoz Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 726 369	Deletion from market: 01 Mar 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
MOBIC meloxicam 15mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 77699 Active ingredients: meloxicam Dosage form: Capsule, hard Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Oct 2026	Shortage status: To be discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative brands are available.
MOBIC meloxicam 7.5mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 77698 Active ingredients: meloxicam Dosage form: Capsule, hard Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Jan 2027	Shortage status: To be discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative brands are available.