bisoprolol fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BICARD 10 bisoprolol fumarate 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164260
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Nov 2025
to
02 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

BICARD 2.5 bisoprolol fumarate 2.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164257
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Sep 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

BICARD 5 bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164258
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Nov 2025
to
26 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

BISOPROLOL-WGR bisoprolol fumarate 2.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 182126
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
21 Oct 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing