Influenza virus haemagglutinin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
INFLUVAC influenza virus haemagglutinin 0.5 mL vaccine prefilled syringe with 16 mm needle
AUST R: 432790
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
29 Apr 2026
to
26 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Seasonal depletion of stock

Management action:
The sponsor has advised from 29 April 2026 all stock of this vaccine will have been distributed to wholesalers. Stock will be available for supply under the National Immunisation Program or private market until depleted for this influenza season.

INFLUVAC TETRA influenza virus haemagglutinin 0.5mL vaccine prefilled syringe with 16 mm needle
AUST R: 292237
Active ingredients:
Influenza virus haemagglutinin

Dosage form:
Suspension

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

Deletion from market:
24 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by INFLUVAC influenza virus haemagglutinin 0.5 mL vaccine prefilled syringe with 16 mm needle - (ARTG 432790)