Follitropin alfa - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BEMFOLA follitropin alfa (rch) 75 IU/0.125 mL (5.5 microgram) solution for injection cartridge in a pre-filled pen
AUST R: 231039
Active ingredients:
Follitropin alfa

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Gedeon Richter Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 433 366

From
15 Oct 2024
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

BEMFOLA follitropin alfa (rch) 150 IU/0.25 mL (11 microgram) solution for injection cartridge in a pre-filled pen
AUST R: 231046
Active ingredients:
Follitropin alfa

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Gedeon Richter Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 433 366

From
01 Feb 2025
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

AFOLIA follitropin alfa (rch) 225 IU/0.375 mL (16.5 microgram) solution for injection cartridge in a pre-filled pen
AUST R: 262647
Active ingredients:
Follitropin alfa

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Gedeon Richter Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 433 366

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.