evolocumab - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
REPATHA evolocumab (rch) 420 mg/3.5 mL injection solution automated mini-doser AMD
AUST R: 348651
Active ingredients:
evolocumab

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
This product will be replaced by an alternative presentation - REPATHA evolocumab (rch) 140 mg/mL injection solution syringe within a pen injector ARTG 231152