Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/1mL injection ampoule - medicine shortage information

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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/1mL injection ampoule AUST R: 72213 Active ingredients: midazolam Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 10 Feb 2025 to 06 Jun 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72213
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
10 Feb 2025
to
06 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.