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BETAHISTINE VIATRIS betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg uncoated tablet blister pack AUST R: 286806Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
30 Jan 2026
to
30 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite next shipment
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BETAHISTINE LUPIN betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 388870Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
06 Nov 2025
to
05 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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BETAHISTINE SANDOZ betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 253732Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7999
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From
08 Jan 2026
to
16 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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SERC betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 61687Active ingredients:
betahistine dihydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
18 Feb 2026
to
24 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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