quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
QUETIA 300 quetiapine (as fumarate) 300 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204156
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 Aug 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SYQUET quetiapine (as fumarate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204152
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
20 Sep 2024
to
14 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PHARMACOR QUETIAPINE 25 quetiapine (as fumarate) 25mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204843
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
02 Sep 2024
to
15 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
01 Oct 2024
to
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing