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APX-ONDANSETRON ondansetron (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 8 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 173182 Active ingredients: ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 24 Jul 2025 to 16 Jan 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
ONDANSETRON VIATRIS ondansetron (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 4 mg/2 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 155842 Active ingredients: ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 15 Jul 2025 to 17 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
APX-ONDANSETRON ondansetron (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 4 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 173184 Active ingredients: ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 13 Feb 2026 to 06 Mar 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ONDANSETRON-WGR ondansetron (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 4 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 422692 Active ingredients: ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: GM Pharma International Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 936 140	From 23 Jan 2026 to 13 Mar 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.