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

Deletion from market:
03 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths will remain available. To assist with the transition, a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been implemented. Further information is available at:
https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-diltiazem-360-mg-controlled-release-capsules
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

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths will remain available. To assist with the transition, a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been implemented. Further information is available at:
https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-diltiazem-360-mg-controlled-release-capsules