quetiapine fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 150mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199885
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jan 2026
to
24 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 50mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199887
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 Feb 2026
to
27 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
QUETIA XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 150mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199886
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Mar 2026
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
20 Apr 2026
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
15 Apr 2026
to
31 May 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 200mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199876
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Dec 2025
to
08 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 300mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199867
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Sep 2025
to
29 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APX-QUETIAPINE XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 400mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199869
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
04 Sep 2025
to
29 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
QUETIA XR quetiapine (as fumarate) 300mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 199874
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Nov 2025
to
29 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
QUETIAPINE INTAS quetiapine (as fumarate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204158
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Dec 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
QUETIAPINE INTAS quetiapine (as fumarate) 300 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 204160
Active ingredients:
quetiapine fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Dec 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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
15 Dec 2025
to
28 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand