mesalazine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ASACOL mesalazine 1.6 g enteric coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 322671
Active ingredients:
mesalazine

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9077 4486

From
30 Dec 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ASACOL mesalazine 800 mg enteric coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 261420
Active ingredients:
mesalazine

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9077 4486

From
06 Jan 2025
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

MESASAL mesalazine 250 mg enteric coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 289132
Active ingredients:
mesalazine

Dosage form:
Tablet, enteric coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
10 Jan 2025
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.