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MESASAL mesalazine 250 mg enteric coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 289132Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
10 Jan 2025
to
30 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Other strengths are available.
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PENTASA mesalazine 4 g prolonged release granules sachet AUST R: 216259Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Granules, modified release
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
03 Nov 2025
to
21 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.
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ASACOL mesalazine 1.6 g enteric coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 322671Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800943587
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From
28 Aug 2025
to
28 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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ASACOL mesalazine 800 mg enteric coated tablets blister pack AUST R: 261420Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800943587
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From
19 Aug 2025
to
28 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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PENTASA mesalazine 1 g prolonged release tablet blister pack AUST R: 164142Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
15 Oct 2025
to
30 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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PENTASA mesalazine 1g suppository blister pack AUST R: 98034Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Suppository, compressed
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
15 Sep 2025
to
26 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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