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ABSTRAL fentanyl (as citrate) 300 microgram sublingual tablet blister pack AUST R: 228199Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Tablet
Sponsor: A Menarini Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800644542
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From 04 Apr 2024 to 30 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other strengths are available.
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Fentanyl GH Solution for Injection 500 microgram/10 mL ampoule AUST R: 201871Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 9809 7900
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From 11 Apr 2024 to 17 May 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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FENTANYL JUNO fentanyl (as citrate) 500 microgram/10 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 384588Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 8888 1288
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From 15 Jan 2024 to 25 Mar 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 200 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 218437Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 26 Feb 2024 to 28 Mar 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 800 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 218436Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 26 Feb 2024 to 09 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 100 mcg/20mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (citrate) 20mL injection ampoule AUST R: 123384Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1300659646
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Deletion from market:
01 May 2023
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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