quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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TEVATIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 200 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 249772 Active ingredients: quetiapine fumarate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 288 382	From 07 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TEVATIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 300 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 249792 Active ingredients: quetiapine fumarate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 288 382	From 04 May 2026 to 31 Dec 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TEVATIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 50 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 249712 Active ingredients: quetiapine fumarate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 288 382	From 07 Jul 2026 to 08 Jan 2027	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TEVATIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 150 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 249752 Active ingredients: quetiapine fumarate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 288 382	From 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Dec 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues Management action: Alternative brands are available.