desvenlafaxine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DESVEN desvenlafaxine 100 mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 439472
Active ingredients:
desvenlafaxine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Sep 2025
to
25 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DESFAX desvenlafaxine 100mg modified release tablets blister
AUST R: 218061
Active ingredients:
desvenlafaxine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
20 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

DESFAX desvenlafaxine 50mg modified release tablets blister
AUST R: 218075
Active ingredients:
desvenlafaxine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 2 9251 1088

Deletion from market:
20 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

DESVENLAFAXINE SANDOZ desvenlafaxine 100mg modified release tablets blister
AUST R: 218082
Active ingredients:
desvenlafaxine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by DESVENLAFAXINE SANDOZ PHARMA desvenlafaxine 100 mg extended release tablet blister pack (ARTG 425293).

DESVENLAFAXINE SANDOZ desvenlafaxine 50mg modified release tablets blister
AUST R: 218083
Active ingredients:
desvenlafaxine

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

Deletion from market:
28 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by DESVENLAFAXINE SANDOZ PHARMA desvenlafaxine 50 mg extended release tablet blister pack (ARTG 425292).