citalopram hydrobromide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-CITALOPRAM citalopram 40 mg (as hydrobromide) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226579
Active ingredients:
citalopram hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
11 Oct 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TALAM citalopram (as hydrobromide) 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 234596
Active ingredients:
citalopram hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Dec 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

CELAPRAM citalopram 20mg (as hydrobromide) tablet bottle
AUST R: 82905
Active ingredients:
citalopram hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
29 Dec 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TALAM citalopram (as hydrobromide) 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 234594
Active ingredients:
citalopram hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Jan 2025
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic brand is available.