sodium valproate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SODIUM VALPROATE WOCKHARDT sodium valproate 400 mg/4 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 279248
Active ingredients:
sodium valproate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Wockhardt Bio Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9846 1911

From
27 Oct 2021
to
31 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available

VALPREASE 200 sodium valproate 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 153053
Active ingredients:
sodium valproate

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Nov 2021
to
26 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available

VALPREASE 500 sodium valproate 500 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 153054
Active ingredients:
sodium valproate

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
29 Oct 2021
to
26 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.