pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate - medicine shortage information

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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:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
04 Apr 2023
to
05 May 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
27 Mar 2023
to
01 Sep 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternate brands available