codeine phosphate hemihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACTACODE codeine linctus oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 124245
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
11 Sep 2025
to
27 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
GOLD CROSS CODEINE LINCTUS codeine phosphate hemihydrate 5 mg/mL oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 27219
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid

Sponsor:
iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 630 756

From
23 Jan 2026
to
27 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
CIPLA PAIN RELIEF IBUPROFEN PLUS film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155753
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
ibuprofen

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted.