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APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast (as sodium) 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 189225Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
03 Mar 2026
to
15 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast (as sodium) 5 mg chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 189216Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
19 Feb 2026
to
12 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
This product has replaced AUST R 184824. Alternative brands are available.
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MONTELUKAST LUPIN montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 323023Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
21 Oct 2025
to
24 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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MONTELUKAST VIATRIS montelukast 10 mg (as sodium) film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 323027Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
04 Dec 2025
to
31 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast (as sodium) 4 mg chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 189217Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
08 Jul 2025
to
22 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MONTELAIR 4 montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 184837Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
19 Jun 2025
to
29 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MONTELAIR 5 montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 184825Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
03 Mar 2026
to
03 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MONTELUKAST SANDOZ 4 montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 184832Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
28 May 2025
to
23 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MONTELUKAST VIATRIS montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 323026Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
05 Nov 2025
to
24 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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LUKAIR montelukast (as sodium) 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 197285Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800023135
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SINGULAIR Montelukast (as sodium) 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 61846Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800 023 135
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Deletion from market:
25 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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