mesalazine - medicine shortage information
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MESASAL mesalazine 250 mg enteric coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 289132Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
10 Jan 2025
to
30 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Other strengths are available.
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SALOFALK mesalazine 1g suppository strip pack AUST R: 162341Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Suppository, moulded
Sponsor:
Dr Falk Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 373 255
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From
21 Jan 2026
to
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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PENTASA mesalazine 4 g prolonged release granules sachet AUST R: 216259Active ingredients:
mesalazine
Dosage form:
Granules, modified release
Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800337746
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From
03 Nov 2025
to
20 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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