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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
PHARMACOR GABAPENTIN 800 gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 156108 Active ingredients: gabapentin Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Pharmacor Pty Ltd Phone: 1300138805	From 16 Oct 2023 to 01 Jan 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
NUPENTIN 300 gabapentin 300 mg capsule blister pack AUST R: 101696 Active ingredients: gabapentin Dosage form: Capsule, hard Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd Phone: 1800274276	From 25 Feb 2025 to 31 Mar 2025	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
GAPENTIN gabapentin 600 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 156106 Active ingredients: gabapentin Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 06 Dec 2024 to 06 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
APX-GABAPENTIN gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 306887 Active ingredients: gabapentin Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd Phone: 0418348894	Deletion from market: 03 Jun 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative generic product is available.
GAPENTIN gabapentin 800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 156103 Active ingredients: gabapentin Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 0384193417	Deletion from market: 26 Apr 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative generic products are available.