risperidone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304251
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
23 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304252
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
26 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available

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
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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
05 Jan 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

RISPA risperidone 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159973
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
14 Dec 2023
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RISPA risperidone 3 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159968
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
14 Dec 2023
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 4mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304254
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 May 2024
to
06 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

APO-RISPERIDONE risperidone 0.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 304250
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
16 Feb 2024
to
16 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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:
1800 726 369

From
13 Oct 2023
to
04 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

RISPERIDONE GENERICHEALTH risperidone 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 139801
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RISPERIDONE GENERICHEALTH risperidone 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 139813
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
06 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RISPERIDONE GENERICHEALTH risperidone 3mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 139821
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
14 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

RISPERIDONE GENERICHEALTH risperidone 4mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 139824
Active ingredients:
risperidone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.