omeprazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MAXOR EC TABS omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 345292
Active ingredients:
omeprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
08 Mar 2023
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available

PHARMACOR OMEPRAZOLE omeprazole 20 mg capsules bottle
AUST R: 167313
Active ingredients:
omeprazole

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
22 Jul 2024
to
15 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing