varenicline tartrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CHAMPIX varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124940
Active ingredients:
varenicline tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
04 Jun 2021
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

CHAMPIX varenicline (as tartrate) 1.0mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124941
Active ingredients:
varenicline tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
04 Jun 2021
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brand available