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Supply Impact Dates |
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AVSARTAN HCT 150/12.5 irbesartan 150 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 272655Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
11 Jul 2025
to
17 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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AVSARTAN HCT 300/25 irbesartan 300 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 272662Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
15 Nov 2024
to
17 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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AVSARTAN irbesartan 75mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 268780Active ingredients:
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
26 Sep 2025
to
16 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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AVSARTAN irbesartan 150 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 268774Active ingredients:
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
13 Mar 2026
to
18 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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AVSARTAN irbesartan 300 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 268772Active ingredients:
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
20 Feb 2026
to
14 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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AVSARTAN HCT 300/12.5 irbesartan 300 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 272659Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
irbesartan
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
17 Jan 2025
to
30 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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