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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 10 IU/1 mL ampoule AUST R: 207986 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd Phone: 398097914	From 30 Mar 2025 to 18 Jul 2025	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
OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 5 IU/1 mL ampoule AUST R: 207985 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 08 Jan 2025 to 15 Jul 2025	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
SYNTOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 13383 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 23 Apr 2025	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
SYNTOCINON oxytocin 5 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 13395 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 19 Feb 2025	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
VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 164131 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 24 Jan 2025	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