pregabalin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PREGABALIN SANDOZ pregabalin 300mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 210050
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
06 Oct 2023
to
17 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available

APO-PREGABALIN pregabalin 150 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308093
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
07 Feb 2025
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PREBALIN pregabalin 75 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308108
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jan 2025
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PREBALIN pregabalin 25 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308096
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jan 2025
to
14 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-PREGABALIN pregabalin 75 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308104
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
11 Oct 2024
to
11 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PREBALIN pregabalin 150 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308107
Active ingredients:
pregabalin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
15 Nov 2024
to
15 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing