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APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 184824Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
20 Mar 2024
to
28 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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MONTELUKAST VIATRIS montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 323025Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
20 Sep 2024
to
28 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands available.
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APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack AUST R: 184831Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
07 Mar 2025
to
10 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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MONTELAIR 10 montelukast 10 mg (as sodium) film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 184828Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
14 Mar 2025
to
25 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MONTELUKAST LUPIN montelukast 10 mg (as sodium) film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 323024Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
23 Jul 2024
to
21 Aug 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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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
20 Sep 2024
to
29 Oct 2024
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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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