pirfenidone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PIRFENIDONE SANDOZ pirfenidone 267 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 356830
Active ingredients:
pirfenidone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
20 Dec 2023
to
19 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ESBRIET pirfenidone 267 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 282525
Active ingredients:
pirfenidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
0466539118

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

ESBRIET pirfenidone 801 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 282527
Active ingredients:
pirfenidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
0466539118

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternate generic product(s) anticipated to be available upon discontinuation of Esbriet