Filgrastim - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NEUPOGEN filgrastim (rbe) 300 microgram/0.5mL injection syringe
AUST R: 53580
Active ingredients:
Filgrastim

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

NEUPOGEN filgrastim (rbe) 300 microgram/1mL injection vial
AUST R: 53579
Active ingredients:
Filgrastim

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
15 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

NEUPOGEN filgrastim (rbe) 480 microgram/0.5mL injection syringe
AUST R: 53581
Active ingredients:
Filgrastim

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

NEUPOGEN filgrastim (rbe) 480 microgram/1.6mL injection vial
AUST R: 53577
Active ingredients:
Filgrastim

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.