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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
01 Oct 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Other strengths are available.
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MESALZ mesalazine 1.2 g gastro-resistant prolonged release tablet bottle AUST R: 384646Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd
Phone:
0298872600
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From
02 Jun 2026
to
25 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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PENTASA mesalazine 1 g prolonged release tablet blister pack AUST R: 164142Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
22 Apr 2026
to
29 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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PENTASA mesalazine 4 g prolonged release granules sachet AUST R: 216259Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Granules, modified release
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
06 Apr 2026
to
29 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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