metoprolol succinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
METROL-XL 190 metoprolol succinate 190 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172304
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
11 Apr 2024
to
24 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available

MINAX XL metoprolol succinate 23.75 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 205151
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
26 Jan 2024
to
16 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TOPRELOC-XL metoprolol succinate 190 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 356232
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
10 Apr 2024
to
15 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available

TOPRELOC-XL metoprolol succinate 23.75 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 356239
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
01 Aug 2023
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TOPRELOC-XL metoprolol succinate 95 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 356243
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
01 Jan 2024
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TOPRELOC-XL metoprolol succiniate 47.5 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 356233
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
20 Dec 2023
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing