dutasteride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DUODART 500/400 dutasteride 500 microgram and tamsulosin hydrochloride 400 microgram modified release capsule bottle
AUST R: 162530
Active ingredients:
dutasteride
tamsulosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

From
01 Oct 2024
to
30 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

DOUBLUTS dutasteride 500 microgram and tamsulosin hydrochloride 400 microgram modified release capsule bottle
AUST R: 326621
Active ingredients:
dutasteride
tamsulosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

From
28 Oct 2024
to
04 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues