pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PANTOPRAZOLE MEDSURGE pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 443470
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 788 621

From
27 Mar 2026
to
08 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative brands are available.

I-PANTOPRAZOLE pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack.
AUST R: 158201
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
25 Feb 2026
to
11 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

PANTOPRAZOLE GENERICHEALTH pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack.
AUST R: 191032
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
08 Jan 2026
to
23 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues