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ARX-METHOTREXATE 10 methotrexate 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 365590Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0396964413
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From
27 Sep 2024
to
21 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METHOTREXATE ACCORD methotrexate 1000mg/10mL injection vial AUST R: 213737Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
04 Sep 2024
to
28 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. An alternative generic product is available.
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ARX-METHOTREXATE 2.5 methotrexate 2.5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 365580Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0396964413
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From
30 May 2025
to
19 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.An alternative brand is available.
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DBL METHOTREXATE 1g/10mL injection vial AUST R: 16312Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
19 Nov 2024
to
19 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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METHOBLASTIN methotrexate 10mg tablet bottle AUST R: 15417Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Product will be replaced by METHOBLASTIN methotrexate (as sodium) 10 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 410933.
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Pfizer (Australia) METHOTREXATE 50mg/2mL injection BP AUST R: 10777Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available -
DBL METHOTREXATE 50mg/2mL injection BP vial (ARTG 16314)
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