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LEXAM 10 escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 339922 Active ingredients: escitalopram oxalate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 24 Apr 2026 to 19 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
LEXAM 20 escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 339923 Active ingredients: escitalopram oxalate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 13 Nov 2025 to 29 Jan 2026	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
Escitalopram-TIH escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 211387 Active ingredients: escitalopram oxalate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 13 Nov 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: This product is being replaced by: ARTG 339922 - LEXAM 10 escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack.
Escitalopram-TIH escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 211388 Active ingredients: escitalopram oxalate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 13 Nov 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: This product is being replaced by: ARTG 339923 - LEXAM 20 escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg film-coated tablet blister pack.