Skip to Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Local Navigation Skip to Search

ziprasidone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations    Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.

More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 40 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221096
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
11 Aug 2022
to
24 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 80 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221089
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
13 Oct 2022
to
24 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
APO-ZIPRASIDONE ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 60 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201059
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
13 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replace by ARTG 201083 - ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 60 mg capsule blister pack.
APO-ZIPRASIDONE ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 80 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201060
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
02 Dec 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: ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 80 mg capsule blister pack - 201084