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APO-Latanoprost/Timolol 0.05/5 Eye drops latanoprost 50 ug/mL and timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL bottle AUST R: 304898Active ingredients:
latanoprost
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
18 Jul 2023
to
14 Jun 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
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XALAMOL 50/5 latanoprost 50 microgram/mL + timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL eye drops bottle AUST R: 217150Active ingredients:
latanoprost
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
14 Nov 2023
to
06 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
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COSDOR dorzolamide (as hydrochloride) 20 mg/mL and timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL eye drop bottle AUST R: 217250Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
02 Nov 2023
to
29 Feb 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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COSOPT dorzolamide hydrochloride 20mg and timolol maleate 5mg per mL eye drop bottle AUST R: 66103Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
15 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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COSOPT PRESERVATIVE-FREE dorzolamide (as hydrochloride) 20mg/mL and timolol (as maleate) 5mg/mL single dose eye drop ampoule AUST R: 165915Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
An alternative generic is available
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TIMOPTOL timolol maleate 0.5% eye drops bottle AUST R: 28775Active ingredients:
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
25 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy
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TIMOPTOL-XE timolol 5mg/mL (as maleate) eye drops bottle AUST R: 50306Active ingredients:
timolol maleate
Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution
Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 188 009
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Deletion from market:
22 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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