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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
OVIDREL choriogonadotropin alfa (rch) 250 microgram/ 0.5mL solution for injection pre-filled pen AUST R: 170446 Active ingredients: Choriogonadotropin alfa Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 257 348	From 01 Jul 2024 to 30 Jun 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Related information: https://www.merckgroup.com/content/dam/web/corporate/non-images/country-specifics/australia/press-releases/Ovidrel_June_2024.pdf Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

OVIDREL choriogonadotropin alfa (rch) 250 microgram/ 0.5mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 170446
Active ingredients:
Choriogonadotropin alfa

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 257 348

From
01 Jul 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Related information:

https://www.merckgroup.com/content/dam/web/corporate/non-images/country-specifics/australia/press-releases/Ovidrel_June_2024.pdf

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.