naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE 400 microgram/1mL injection USP ampoule
AUST R: 16282
Active ingredients:
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
08 Feb 2023
to
27 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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:
1800188009

From
04 Aug 2022
to
29 Dec 2022

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability