lansoprazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-LANSOPRAZOLE ODT lansoprazole 15 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216788
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097922

From
03 Oct 2025
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

APO-LANSOPRAZOLE ODT lansoprazole 30 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216794
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
31 Jul 2025
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

LANSOPRAZOLE ODT GH lansoprazole 15 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216793
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03980979000

From
08 Dec 2025
to
05 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

LANSOPRAZOLE ODT GH lansoprazole 30 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216792
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097900

From
08 Feb 2026
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alterantive brand is available.

ZOPRAL ODT lansoprazole 15 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 187430
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Jan 2026
to
27 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

ZOPRAL ODT lansoprazole 30 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 187431
Active ingredients:
lansoprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
08 Oct 2025
to
27 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.