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exenatide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BYETTA 10 exenatide 10 micrograms/40 microlitres (2.4mL in total) solution for injection multidose cartridge
AUST R: 123610
Active ingredients:
exenatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 805 342

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS).
BYETTA 5 exenatide 5 micrograms/20 microlitres (1.2mL in total) solution for injection multidose cartridge
AUST R: 123609
Active ingredients:
exenatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 805 342

Deletion from market:
04 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS).