spironolactone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALDACTONE spironolactone 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 68954
Active ingredients:
spironolactone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
19 May 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

ALDACTONE spironolactone 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 68953
Active ingredients:
spironolactone

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
05 May 2025
to
25 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

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

SPIRACTIN 25 spironolactone 25mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 46689
Active ingredients:
spironolactone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
15 Apr 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

SPIRONOLACTONE VIATRIS 100 spironolactone100 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 338092
Active ingredients:
spironolactone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
06 May 2025
to
15 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

SPIRONOLACTONE VIATRIS 25 spironolactone 25 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 338091
Active ingredients:
spironolactone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
20 Feb 2025
to
16 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.