naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SUBOXONE FILM 8/2 buprenorphine (as hydrochloride) 8 mg/naloxone (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 2 mg soluble film sachet
AUST R: 163444
Active ingredients:
buprenorphine hydrochloride
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Soluble Film

Sponsor:
Indivior Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9025 0200

From
09 Jul 2025
to
21 Jul 2025

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].

NYXOID naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate 2.2 mg/actuation nasal spray vial
AUST R: 309381
Active ingredients:
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Spray, nasal

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

From
10 Dec 2024
to
05 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues