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ASACOL mesalazine 800 mg enteric coated tablets blister pack AUST R: 261420Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800943587
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From
19 Aug 2025
to
06 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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MESASAL mesalazine 250 mg enteric coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 289132Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
10 Jan 2025
to
30 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Other strengths are available.
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ASACOL mesalazine 1.6 g enteric coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 322671Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800943587
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From
20 Aug 2025
to
01 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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