dexmedetomidine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DEXMEDETOMIDINE ACCORD dexmedetomidine (as hydrochloride) 200 micrograms/2 mL injection vial
AUST R: 307241
Active ingredients:
dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
30 Apr 2025
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment.

DEXMEDETOMIDINE VIATRIS dexmedetomidine (as hydrochloride) 200 microgram/2 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 271410
Active ingredients:
dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
04 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DEXMEDETOMIDINE SANDOZ dexmedetomidine (as hydrochloride) 200 microgram/2 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 288791
Active ingredients:
dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

Deletion from market:
06 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.