topiramate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-TOPIRAMATE topiramate 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124731
Active ingredients:
topiramate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Dec 2024
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-TOPIRAMATE topiramate 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124732
Active ingredients:
topiramate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Dec 2024
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TAMATE topiramate 200mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 150444
Active ingredients:
topiramate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 Nov 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-TOPIRAMATE topiramate 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124730
Active ingredients:
topiramate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jan 2025
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

APO-TOPIRAMATE topiramate 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124729
Active ingredients:
topiramate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Dec 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing