Drug Availability

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that all suppliers are experiencing a supply interruption for nicorandil 10mg and 20mg tablets as follows:

Ikorel^® Tablets
Nicorandil 10mg + 20mg
ARTG 56845 + 56846

Ikotab^® Tablets
Nicorandil 10mg + 20mg
ARTG 218690 + 218689

Normal supplies of Ikotab^® 20mg and Ikorel^® 10mg are expected to resume in early August 2019. Normal supplies of Ikorel^® 20mg tablets are expected to resume in early November 2019.

Retain this notice in a prominent position, including in other related business units until supplies return to normal. Report any problems identified with medicines, vaccines or medical devices to the TGA.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact Aspen Pharmacare Australia on 1300 659 646, Sanofi-Aventis Australia on 1800 818 806, or your pharmacist at HPS Pharmacies.