quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
QUETIA 100 quetiapine (as fumarate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204154
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
29 Mar 2024
to
19 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available

QUETIA 25 quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204153
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Mar 2024
to
24 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available

QUETIA XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 400mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199889
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Apr 2024
to
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

QUETIAPINE SANDOZ PHARMA quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204161
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
28 Mar 2024
to
19 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SYQUET quetiapine (as fumarate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 203592
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61418348894

From
08 Dec 2023
to
01 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

APX-QUETIAPINE quetiapine (as fumarate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204158
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61418348894

From
08 Dec 2023
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.