omeprazole - medicine shortage information
Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations
If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.
More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub
| Product details |
Supply Impact Dates |
Further Details |
MAXOR omeprazole 20mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 173994Active ingredients:
omeprazole
Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
|
From
02 Dec 2025
to
06 Feb 2026
|
Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
|
PROBITOR omeprazole 20 mg enteric capsule blister pack AUST R: 82757Active ingredients:
omeprazole
Dosage form:
Capsule
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
|
Deletion from market:
31 Aug 2025
|
Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
|
PROBITOR omeprazole 20 mg enteric capsule bottle AUST R: 78186Active ingredients:
omeprazole
Dosage form:
Capsule
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
|
Deletion from market:
28 Feb 2026
|
Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
|