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APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 304251Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
06 Oct 2023
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 2mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 304252Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
06 Oct 2023
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 3mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 304253Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
01 Mar 2024
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 4mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 304254Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
17 May 2024
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPA risperidone 2 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 159976Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
05 Jan 2024
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPA risperidone 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 159973Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
14 Dec 2023
to
20 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPA risperidone 3 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 159968Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
14 Dec 2023
to
21 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPA risperidone 4 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 159970Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
29 Nov 2024
to
20 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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OZIDAL risperidone 0.5mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 148964Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd
Phone:
0298872600
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From
27 Jun 2024
to
10 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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OZIDAL risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 148967Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd
Phone:
0298872600
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From
27 Jun 2024
to
10 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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RIXADONE risperidone 1 mg/mL oral liquid solution bottle AUST R: 299572Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution
Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800627680
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From
29 Jul 2024
to
30 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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