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CADIVAST 10/80 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/80 mg tablets bottle AUST R: 199217 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 06 Feb 2026 to 27 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling supply.
OLMEKAR 20/5 olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg / amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 290077 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate olmesartan medoxomil Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 22 Jan 2026 to 03 Apr 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 312004 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate hydrochlorothiazide olmesartan medoxomil Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 12 Jun 2026 to 17 Jul 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
CADIVAST 10/20 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/20 mg tablets bottle AUST R: 199223 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 17 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling supply.
CADIVAST 10/40 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/40 mg tablets bottle AUST R: 199225 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 27 Mar 2026 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling supply.
CADIVAST 5/20 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/20 mg tablets bottle AUST R: 199222 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 03 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: The sponsor is constraining supply.
CADIVAST 5/80 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/80 mg tablets bottle AUST R: 199210 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 17 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling supply.
OLMEKAR 40/5 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg / amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 290090 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate olmesartan medoxomil Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 22 Jan 2026 to 13 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
PRITOR/AMLODIPINE 40 mg/10 mg telmisartan 40 mg/amlodipine (as besilate) 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 202107 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
PRITOR/AMLODIPINE 40 mg/5 mg telmisartan 40 mg/amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 202106 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
PRITOR/AMLODIPINE 80 mg/10 mg telmisartan 80 mg/amlodipine (as besilate) 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 202109 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 30 Jan 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
PRITOR/AMLODIPINE 80 mg/5 mg telmisartan 80 mg/amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 202108 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TELMISARTAN/ AMLODIPINE VIATRIS 40/10 telmisartan/ amlodipine (as besilate) 40/10mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 234903 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	Deletion from market: 20 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TELMISARTAN/ AMLODIPINE VIATRIS 40/5 telmisartan/ amlodipine (as besilate) 40/5mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 234915 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	Deletion from market: 20 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TELMISARTAN/ AMLODIPINE VIATRIS 80/10 telmisartan/ amlodipine (as besilate) 80/10mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 234914 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	Deletion from market: 18 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TELMISARTAN/ AMLODIPINE VIATRIS 80/5 telmisartan/ amlodipine (as besilate) 80/5mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 234913 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	Deletion from market: 18 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TWYNSTA 40/5 telmisartan 40 mg/amlodipine 5 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack AUST R: 166265 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TWYNSTA 40/10 telmisartan 40 mg/amlodipine 10 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack AUST R: 166264 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 27 Feb 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TWYNSTA 80/10 telmisartan 80 mg/amlodipine 10 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack AUST R: 166266 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
TWYNSTA 80/5 telmisartan 80 mg/amlodipine 5 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack AUST R: 166263 Active ingredients: amlodipine besilate telmisartan Dosage form: Tablet, multilayer Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd Phone: 0288758800	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Individual medicine components are available. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.