paracetamol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 1000 mg/100 mL solution for infusion bottle
AUST R: 275359
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61407660243

From
03 Nov 2023
to
15 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

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

MEVADOL FORTE paracetamol 450 mg/codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg/doxylamine succinate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 310164
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
20 Oct 2023
to
26 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.

PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection in freeflex bag
AUST R: 218687
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915555

From
20 Feb 2024
to
15 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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

PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 203624
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915555

From
01 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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

PARAPANE OSTEO paracetamol 665 mg modified release tablet bottle
AUST R: 376686
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Jan 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CIPLA PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL + CODEINE 15, paracetamol 500mg + codeine phosphate hemihydrate 15mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 188893
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
13 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

CIPLA PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL + CODEINE with CALMATIVE tablet blister pack
AUST R: 140610
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation)
AUST R: 131721
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid

Sponsor:
Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800788870

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability