naproxen - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
INZA 500 naproxen 500 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 40929
Active ingredients:
naproxen

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
26 Jan 2024
to
03 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available.
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:
1800 720 020

From
06 Nov 2023
to
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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:
1800899005

From
21 Mar 2024
to
04 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues