naproxen - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
INZA 250 naproxen 250 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 40927
Active ingredients:
naproxen

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 Apr 2025
to
17 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

PHEBRA NAPROXEN SUSPENSION naproxen 125mg/5mL oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 196596
Active ingredients:
naproxen

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, suspension

Sponsor:
Phebra Pty Ltd

Phone:
0294209199

From
15 Apr 2025
to
31 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Phero Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0438 511 466

NAPROSYN SR 750 naproxen 750 mg sustained release tablets blister pack
AUST R: 10174
Active ingredients:
naproxen

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Atnahs Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0403 358 790

From
01 Sep 2025
to
01 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

PROXEN SR 750 naproxen 750 mg sustained release tablets blister pack
AUST R: 259113
Active ingredients:
naproxen

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Atnahs Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0403 358 790

From
01 Aug 2025
to
01 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.