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RISPERIDONE SANDOZ risperidone 2mg film-coated tablet in blister pack AUST R: 126158Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
01 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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RISPERIDONE SANDOZ risperidone 3mg film-coated tablet in blister pack AUST R: 126159Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
29 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RIXADONE risperidone 0.5 mg film coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 199179Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
14 Apr 2025
to
03 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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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:
1800 627 680
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From
17 Jul 2025
to
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. 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
24 Oct 2025
to
24 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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RISPERIDONE SANDOZ risperidone 1mg film-coated tablet in blister pack AUST R: 126148Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
01 Sep 2025
to
30 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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RISPERDAL risperidone 0.5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 71849Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPERDAL risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 47008Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPERDAL risperidone 2mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 48486Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPERDAL risperidone 3mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 47010Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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RISPERDAL risperidone 4mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 47011Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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