meloxicam - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MOXICAM meloxicam 15 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 232585
Active ingredients:
meloxicam

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
25 Oct 2024
to
07 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

MOXICAM meloxicam 15 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 126215
Active ingredients:
meloxicam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
24 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by MELOXICAM VIATRIS meloxicam 15 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 389283

MOXICAM meloxicam 7.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 126214
Active ingredients:
meloxicam

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
09 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by MELOXICAM VIATRIS meloxicam 7.5 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 389282