allopurinol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALLOPURINOL ALPHAPHARM 100 Allopurinol 100mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 27969
Active ingredients:
allopurinol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced with PROGOUT TAB 100MG 200BT AU VIA - ARTG - 269653

ALLOPURINOL ALPHAPHARM 300 Allopurinol 300mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 17708
Active ingredients:
allopurinol

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
11 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced with PROGOUT VIATRIS allopurinol 300 mg tablet blister pack - ARTG 269642