prochlorperazine maleate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-PROCHLORPERAZINE prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158416
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
03 Mar 2023
to
12 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on: 02 4339 4239

PROCALM prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158415
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Mar 2023
to
05 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on: 02 4339 4239

PROCHLORPERAZINE GH prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172126
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
13 Jun 2023
to
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on: 02 4339 4239

STEMETIL prochlorperazine maleate 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 27564
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on: 02 4339 4239

STEMZINE Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 67940
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
28 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available