nicorandil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-NICORANDIL nicorandil 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 277346
Active ingredients:
nicorandil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
15 Mar 2024
to
15 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

IKOREL Nicorandil 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 56845
Active ingredients:
nicorandil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternate brands available

IKOREL Nicorandil 20mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 56846
Active ingredients:
nicorandil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available