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PARAPANE OSTEO paracetamol 665 mg modified release tablet bottle AUST R: 376686Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
17 Jan 2024
to
15 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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TRUST ANALGESIC CALMATIVE paracetamol 500mg + codeine phosphate hemihydrate 10mg + doxylamine succinate 5.1mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 217762Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
17 May 2024
to
15 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 1000 mg/100 mL solution for infusion bottle AUST R: 275359Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
+61407660243
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From
03 Nov 2023
to
15 Apr 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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MEVADOL FORTE paracetamol 450 mg/codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg/doxylamine succinate 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 310164Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
08 Oct 2024
to
08 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection vial AUST R: 203624Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
01 Mar 2024
to
02 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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CIPLA PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL + CODEINE 15, paracetamol 500mg + codeine phosphate hemihydrate 15mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 188893Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0396964413
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Deletion from market:
13 Dec 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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CIPLA PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL + CODEINE with CALMATIVE tablet blister pack AUST R: 140610Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0396964413
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Deletion from market:
31 May 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation) AUST R: 131721Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Oral Liquid
Sponsor:
Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800788870
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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PAINSTOP NIGHT-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle AUST R: 20864Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol
promethazine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution
Sponsor:
Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800788870
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Deletion from market:
31 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Manufacturing
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