Influenza virus haemagglutinin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AFLURIA QUAD - Inactivated Quadrivalent Influenza vaccine (split virion), 60 mcg HA, Suspension for injection, pre-filled syringe with attached needle
AUST R: 262428
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800642865

From
15 Dec 2022
to
28 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Seasonal depletion of stock

Management action:
Seasonal depletion of stock

AFLURIA QUAD - Inactivated Quadrivalent Influenza vaccine (split virion), 60 mcg HA, Suspension for injection, pre-filled syringe needle-free
AUST R: 294907
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 642 865

From
31 Jan 2025
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Seasonal depletion of stock

FLUAD QUAD inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine (surface antigen) adjuvanted suspension for injection 60 mcg HA / 0.5 mL PFS needle-free
AUST R: 313724
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 642 865

From
31 Jan 2025
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Seasonal depletion of stock

FLUARIX TETRA inactivated split influenza vaccine suspension for injection 0.5 mL pre-filled PRTC syringe without needle
AUST R: 242512
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

Deletion from market:
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other influenza vaccines are available.