risperidone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RISPERIDONE SANDOZ risperidone 2mg film-coated tablet in blister pack
AUST R: 126158
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
01 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RISPERIDONE SANDOZ risperidone 3mg film-coated tablet in blister pack
AUST R: 126159
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
29 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

RIXADONE risperidone 0.5 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199179
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
14 Apr 2025
to
30 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

RISPA risperidone 2 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159976
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
24 Oct 2025
to
24 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 3mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304253
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Mar 2024
to
12 May 2025

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.

RIXADONE risperidone 1 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199178
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Dec 2024
to
17 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand