estradiol hemihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ESTRADERM MX 100 estradiol 100 microgram/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 67090
Active ingredients:
estradiol hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
03 Oct 2024
to
07 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

ESTRADERM MX 25 estradiol 25 microgram/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 67089
Active ingredients:
estradiol hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
24 Oct 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

ESTRADERM MX 50 estradiol 50 microgram/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 56658
Active ingredients:
estradiol hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
22 Oct 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

ESTRADERM MX 75 estradiol 75 microgram/24hr transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 76117
Active ingredients:
estradiol hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
29 Apr 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

ZUMENON estradiol (as hemihydrate) 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 75888
Active ingredients:
estradiol hemihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Apr 2025
to
16 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.