ziprasidone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 60 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221079
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
29 Feb 2024
to
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

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
23 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
23 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing