Rubella virus - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PRIORIX ALBUMIN FREE VACCINE 0.5mL powder for injection vial and diluent syringe
AUST R: 97842
Active ingredients:
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
20 Jun 2025
to
30 Sep 2025

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.

PRIORIX-TETRA vaccine 0.5mL powder for injection vial with diluent syringe
AUST R: 107286
Active ingredients:
live varicella vaccine
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
01 Jul 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
This shortage is only applicable to the private market. There is no impact on the government or NIP supply.