ziprasidone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201081
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Jun 2026
to
10 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221071
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03908 7999

Deletion from market:
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available

ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 40 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221096
Active ingredients:
ziprasidone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03908 7999

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 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.