tamoxifen citrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GENOX 10 tamoxifen 10mg (as citrate) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 40063
Active ingredients:
tamoxifen citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
31 Jan 2025
to
07 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative strength tablet available.

GENRX TAMOXIFEN tamoxifen (as citrate) 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 316360
Active ingredients:
tamoxifen citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097900

From
17 Oct 2024
to
25 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TAMOSIN tamoxifen 20mg (as citrate) tablet bottle
AUST R: 43527
Active ingredients:
tamoxifen citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Orion Pharma (AUS) Pty Limited

Phone:
+61 2 8067 8704

Deletion from market:
30 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.