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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 218326 Active ingredients: clopidogrel besilate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 10 Jan 2025 to 17 Apr 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 218326
Active ingredients:
clopidogrel besilate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Jan 2025
to
17 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals