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TEMGESIC buprenorphine 200 microgram (as hydrochloride) sublingual tablet blister pack AUST R: 34091Active ingredients:
buprenorphine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300 848 328
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From
02 Jun 2025
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31 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 848 328.
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TEMGESIC buprenorphine 300microgram/1mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule AUST R: 15394Active ingredients:
buprenorphine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300 848 328
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From
16 Aug 2021
to
31 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SUBOXONE FILM 8/2 buprenorphine (as hydrochloride) 8 mg/naloxone (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 2 mg soluble film sachet AUST R: 163444Active ingredients:
buprenorphine hydrochloride
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate
Dosage form:
Soluble Film
Sponsor:
Indivior Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 9025 0200
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From
09 Jul 2025
to
21 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative strength by same sponsor available - SUBOXONE FILM 2/0.5 buprenorphine (as hydrochloride) 2 mg/naloxone (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 0.5 mg soluble film sachet [ARTG ID 163443].
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