mycophenolate mofetil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CELLCEPT mycophenolate mofetil 250mg capsule blister pack (capsugel cap)
AUST R: 67313
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 233 950

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2024

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.

CELLCEPT mycophenolate mofetil 500 mg tablet blister pack (new formulation)
AUST R: 82372
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 233 950

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2024

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.

CEPTOLATE mycophenolate mofetil 250mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 165766
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
09 May 2022
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CEPTOLATE mycophenolate mofetil 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 163308
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Jan 2024
to
23 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MYCOPHENOLATE ACCORD mycophenolate mofetil 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 327728
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
03 Oct 2023
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate generic products are available.

MYCOPHENOLATE GH mycophenolate mofetil 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 318884
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
19 Jan 2024
to
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MYCOPHENOLATE SANDOZ mycophenolate mofetil 500mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 148225
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
11 Dec 2023
to
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PHARMACOR MYCOPHENOLATE 250 mycophenolate mofetil 250 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 173633
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
11 Dec 2023
to
15 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PHARMACOR MYCOPHENOLATE mycophenolate mofetil 1g/5ml powder for oral suspension bottle pack
AUST R: 363233
Active ingredients:
mycophenolate mofetil

Dosage form:
Suspension

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
20 Dec 2023
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative product is available.