diltiazem hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CARDIZEM CD diltiazem hydrochloride 360mg capsule bottle.
AUST R: 75251
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
07 Nov 2025
to
02 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

VASOCARDOL CD diltiazem hydrochloride 180mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 68922
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
10 Dec 2025
to
09 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

VASOCARDOL CD diltiazem hydrochloride 360mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 75253
Active ingredients:
diltiazem hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
30 Jan 2026
to
02 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.