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PIRFENIDONE SANDOZ pirfenidone 267 mg film-coated tablet bottle AUST R: 356830Active ingredients:
pirfenidone
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
20 Dec 2023
to
19 Jan 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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PIRFENIDONE AMEDA pirfenidone 267 mg film-coated tablet bottle AUST R: 365251Active ingredients:
pirfenidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
26 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available – ARX-PIRFENIDONE pirfenidone 267 mg tablet blister pack (ARTG 405524)
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PIRFENIDONE AMEDA pirfenidone 801 mg film-coated tablet bottle AUST R: 365257Active ingredients:
pirfenidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
26 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available – ARX-PIRFENIDONE pirfenidone 801 mg tablet blister pack (ARTG 405525)
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