nifedipine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ADDOS XR 60 nifedipine 60mg controlled release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 98806
Active ingredients:
nifedipine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
13 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This medicine is being replaced by another product: APO-NIFEDIPINE XR nifedipine 60mg controlled release tablet blister pack ARTG 152208