medroxyprogesterone acetate - medicine shortage information

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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.

In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PROVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 12331
Active ingredients:
medroxyprogesterone acetate

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
14 Jun 2019
to
14 Feb 2020

Status:
Resolved

Patient impact:
Critical

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PROVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 250mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 12334
Active ingredients:
medroxyprogesterone acetate

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
05 Dec 2019
to
28 Feb 2020

Status:
Current

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Other