fenofibrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FENOFIBRATE GH fenofibrate 48 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 319523
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097914

From
04 May 2026
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

FENOFIBRATE RBX fenofibrate 48mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 233493
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
03 Feb 2026
to
19 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

FENOCOL fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 288060
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Mar 2026
to
05 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

FENOFIBRATE CIPLA fenofibrate 48 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 323817
Active ingredients:
fenofibrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 May 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.