Rabies virus - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RABIPUR rabies virus vaccine (Inactivated) 2.5 IU powder for injection vial with diluent pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 298194
Active ingredients:
Rabies virus

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 642 035

From
15 Mar 2024
to
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Verorab rabies virus vaccine (inactivated) 3.25 IU powder for injection vial with diluent pre-filled syringe with attached needle
AUST R: 371727
Active ingredients:
Rabies virus

Dosage form:
Powder

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
24 Sep 2024
to
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply