Brown snake antivenom - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
POLYVALENT SNAKE ANTIVENOM (AUSTRALIA - PNG) (equine) 40000U injection vial
AUST R: 74899
Active ingredients:
Black snake antivenom
Brown snake antivenom
Death adder antivenom
Taipan antivenom
Tiger snake antivenom

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800008275

From
17 Feb 2026
to
30 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.