temozolomide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231523
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
24 May 2024
to
20 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TEMIZOLE 100 temozolomide 100 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 172964
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
03 May 2024
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 180 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231525
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
22 Mar 2024
to
22 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

TEMIZOLE 5 temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 172973
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
27 Mar 2024
to
27 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TEMODAL temozolomide 180 mg capsules sachet
AUST R: 164215
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMODAL temozolomide 250mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 164216
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.