adrenaline (epinephrine) hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
UBISTESIN articaine HCl 4% with adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:200,000 solution for injection cartridge
AUST R: 165573
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) hydrochloride
articaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
3M Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0437063403

Deletion from market:
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Appropriate therapeutic alternatives are available.

UBISTESIN FORTE articaine HCl 4% with adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:100,000 solution for injection cartridge
AUST R: 165574
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) hydrochloride
articaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
3M Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0437063403

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Appropriate therapeutic alternatives are available.