zolpidem tartrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SOMIDEM zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 119196
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 May 2024
to
26 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DORMIZOL Zolpidem tartrate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 117953
Active ingredients:
zolpidem tartrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
15 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.