Pneumococcal purified capsular polysaccharides - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PNEUMOVAX 23 pneumococcal purified capsular polysaccharides 25 microgram/0.5mL injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 222235
Active ingredients:
Pneumococcal purified capsular polysaccharides

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818553

Deletion from market:
26 Sep 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other pneumococcal vaccines are available.
PREVENAR 13 pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine 13 valent adsorbed 0.5 mL syringe
AUST R: 158450
Active ingredients:
Pneumococcal purified capsular polysaccharides

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by Prevenar 20 pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (ARTG 376353)