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FINAPEN 1 mg finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 189653Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
27 Aug 2026
to
16 Apr 2027
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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PHARMACOR FINASTERIDE 5 finasteride 5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 155235Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
17 Aug 2026
to
01 Nov 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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FINASTERIDE-WGR finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 442987Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
28 Aug 2026
to
02 Oct 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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APO-FINASTERIDE 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 155233Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
09 Jul 2026
to
06 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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FINASTERIDE GH 1 1 mg finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 189651Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
0398097900
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From
10 Feb 2026
to
23 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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PHARMACOR FINASTERIDE 1 finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 155234Active ingredients:
finasteride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
23 Mar 2026
to
07 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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