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APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 312004Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
23 Oct 2025
to
02 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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OLMEKAR 20/5 olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg / amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 290077Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
olmesartan medoxomil
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
06 Mar 2026
to
27 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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OLMERTAN COMBI 20/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide 20/12.5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 286101Active ingredients:
hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan medoxomil
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
28 Nov 2025
to
23 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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