Vibrio cholerae - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DUKORAL oral inactivated cholera vaccine liquid vial and buffer powder sachet
AUST R: 94483
Active ingredients:
Vibrio cholerae

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, suspension

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 642 865

From
18 Dec 2023
to
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Vaxchora Vibrio cholerae bacteria cells (CVD 103-HgR strain) 4 x 10^8 to 2 x 10^9 CFU suspension, powder for, sachet
AUST R: 389746
Active ingredients:
Vibrio cholerae

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Biocelect Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 848 628

From
15 Mar 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.