anastrozole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ANASTROZOLE-GH anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155177
Active ingredients:
anastrozole

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
14 Feb 2025
to
28 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment

APO-ANASTROZOLE anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 266676
Active ingredients:
anastrozole

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jan 2025
to
25 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARIANNA 1 anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 259991
Active ingredients:
anastrozole

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
06 Nov 2024
to
18 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

ARIMIDEX anastrozole 1mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 54672
Active ingredients:
anastrozole

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800805342

Deletion from market:
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.