metoprolol succinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ARX-METOPROLOL XL 47.5 metoprolol succinate 47.5 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172300
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
08 Nov 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARX-METOPROLOL XL 190 metoprolol succinate 190 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172304
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Oct 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ARX-METOPROLOL XL 95 metoprolol succinate 95 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172306
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
25 Oct 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MINAX XL metoprolol succinate 190 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 205150
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
27 Nov 2024
to
07 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

MINAX XL metoprolol succinate 47.5 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 205149
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Jan 2025
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MINAX XL metoprolol succinate 95 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 205148
Active ingredients:
metoprolol succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
07 Feb 2025
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.