Poliovirus - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BOOSTRIX-IPV 0.5 mL injection syringe
AUST R: 96137
Active ingredients:
Diphtheria toxoid
Pertactin
Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin
Pertussis toxoid
Poliovirus
Tetanus toxoid

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

From
23 Jan 2023
to
27 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand