famotidine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AUSFAM 20 famotidine 20mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 93788
Active ingredients:
famotidine

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Aug 2023
to
12 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.

AUSFAM 40 famotidine 40mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 93789
Active ingredients:
famotidine

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Aug 2023
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.