Hepatitis a virus antigen - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AVAXIM inactivated hepatitis A vaccine 160U/ 0.5mL injection needle free syringe
AUST R: 194815
Active ingredients:
Hepatitis a virus antigen

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
23 Oct 2024
to
23 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIVAXIM 1mL injection syringe composite pack
AUST R: 82745
Active ingredients:
Hepatitis a virus antigen
Salmonella typhi Vi polysaccharide

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing