Paper wasp venom - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALBEY PAPER WASP VENOM paper wasp venom 550 microgram powder for injection vial with 4 vials of Albumin saline diluent
AUST R: 18695
Active ingredients:
Paper wasp venom

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Stallergenes Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 824 166

From
06 Mar 2018
to
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient