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ziprasidone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ZIPRASIDONE ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201057
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
26 Nov 2021

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by AUST R 201081 - ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
APO-ZIPRASIDONE ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 40 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201058
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

Deletion from market:
18 Feb 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by ARTG 201082 - ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 40 mg capsule blister pack.