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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
31 Jul 2027
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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
09 Nov 2026
to
04 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other strengths are available.
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