rizatriptan benzoate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RIZATRIPTAN WAFERS-10mg rizatriptan (as benzoate) 10mg wafer blister pack
AUST R: 225969
Active ingredients:
rizatriptan benzoate

Dosage form:
Wafer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
15 Nov 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-RIZATRIPTAN ODT rizatriptan (as benzoate) 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 220030
Active ingredients:
rizatriptan benzoate

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
12 Jan 2024
to
29 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

MAXALT rizatriptan (as benzoate) 10mg wafer blister pack
AUST R: 69076
Active ingredients:
rizatriptan benzoate

Dosage form:
Wafer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800 023 135

From
01 Sep 2024
to
02 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

RIXALT rizatriptan (as benzoate) 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 220024
Active ingredients:
rizatriptan benzoate

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
26 Jul 2024
to
18 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues