potassium clavulanate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CURAM 125/31.25 amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 125mg/5mL clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 31.25mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 146979
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
27 Oct 2023
to
02 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255080
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medreich Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0297466652

From
14 Jul 2024
to
02 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APX-AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID 500/125 amoxicillin 500 mg (as trihydrate) & clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet strip pack
AUST R: 351832
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by APO-AMOXY/CLAV 500/125 amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack ARTG:255075