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OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 10 IU/1 mL ampoule AUST R: 207986Active ingredients:
oxytocin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone: 398097914
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From 30 Mar 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 5 IU/1 mL ampoule AUST R: 207985Active ingredients:
oxytocin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 9809 7900
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From 08 Jan 2025 to 15 Jul 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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SYNTOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 13383Active ingredients:
oxytocin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
23 Apr 2025
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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SYNTOCINON oxytocin 5 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 13395Active ingredients:
oxytocin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
19 Feb 2025
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 164131Active ingredients:
oxytocin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
24 Jan 2025
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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