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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PANTOPRAZOLE GENERICHEALTH pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack.
AUST R: 191033
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097922

From
01 Feb 2023
to
01 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands available
SOMAC pantoprazole 40mg (as sodium sesquihydrate) enteric-coated granules sachet
AUST R: 148005
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Granules, enteric-coated

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 012 612

From
31 Mar 2023
to
12 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
05 Sep 2022
to
09 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PANTOPRAZOLE SANDOZ pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 147377
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
06 May 2022
to
27 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PANTOPRAZOLE-AFT pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 288085
Active ingredients:
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 238 742

From
05 Dec 2022
to
11 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply