montelukast sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184831
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
08 Jul 2025
to
06 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
MONTELAIR 4 montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184837
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jun 2025
to
13 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
MONTELUKAST LUPIN montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 323022
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
24 Jul 2025
to
07 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
MONTELUKAST SANDOZ 4 montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184832
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
28 May 2025
to
30 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184824
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
26 Dec 2025
to
06 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
MONTELAIR 5 montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184825
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
12 Jun 2025
to
25 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
MONTELUKAST SANDOZ 10 montelukast 10 mg (as sodium) film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184830
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
17 Jul 2025
to
16 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
MONTELUKAST SANDOZ 5 montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184833
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
07 Jul 2025
to
13 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
MONTELUKAST VIATRIS montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 323025
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
20 Sep 2024
to
16 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LUKAIR montelukast (as sodium) 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 197285
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026

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.
SINGULAIR Montelukast (as sodium) 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 61846
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800 023 135

Deletion from market:
25 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.