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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
30 Aug 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
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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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
12 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
It may take some time for stock to be available at wholesalers for pharmacies to order.
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RIXADONE risperidone 1 mg film coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 199178Active ingredients:
risperidone
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
03 Dec 2024
to
17 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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