flecainide acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TAMBOCOR flecainide acetate 150mg/15mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 10592
Active ingredients:
flecainide acetate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 630 056

From
06 Dec 2024
to
14 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme. For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme
FLECATAB flecainide acetate 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 344750
Active ingredients:
flecainide acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
26 Jun 2025
to
13 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-FLECAINIDE flecainide acetate 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 289980
Active ingredients:
flecainide acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

Deletion from market:
17 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.