bisoprolol fumarate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-BISOPROLOL bisoprolol fumarate 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 182123
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Nov 2024
to
06 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-BISOPROLOL bisoprolol fumarate 2.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 182106
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
23 Aug 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

APO-BISOPROLOL bisoprolol fumarate 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 182114
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Sep 2024
to
03 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Cipla Bisoprolol 10 bisoprolol fumarate 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 377972
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Cipla Bisoprolol 2.5 bisoprolol fumarate 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 377970
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Cipla Bisoprolol 5 bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 377971
Active ingredients:
bisoprolol fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.