Interferon beta1a - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
REBIF interferon beta-1a (rch) 132 microgram/1.5mL solution for injection multidose cartridge
AUST R: 165746
Active ingredients:
Interferon beta1a

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 257 348

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
REBIF interferon beta-1a (rch) 44 microgram/0.5mL injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 133813
Active ingredients:
Interferon beta1a

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 257 348

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
REBIF interferon beta-1a (rch) 44 microgram/0.5mL injection pre-filled syringe autoinjector
AUST R: 174479
Active ingredients:
Interferon beta1a

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 257 348

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability