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PRIORIX ALBUMIN FREE VACCINE 0.5mL powder for injection vial and diluent syringe AUST R: 97842Active ingredients:
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800033109
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From
20 Jun 2025
to
30 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. This shortage is applicable to the private market for this product. There is no impact on the government or NIP supply.
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PRIORIX-TETRA vaccine 0.5mL powder for injection vial with diluent syringe AUST R: 107286Active ingredients:
live varicella vaccine
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800033109
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From
08 Aug 2025
to
31 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
There is stock available under NIP or government programs. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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