Somatropin - medicine shortage information
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NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO somatropin (rbe) 5mg (3.33mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge AUST R: 173396Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 668 626
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From
23 May 2023
to
31 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-somatropin-products
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GENOTROPIN 12mg GOQUICK somatropin (rbe) powder for injection with preserved diluent pre-filled pen AUST R: 166831Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800675229
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From
22 Nov 2024
to
12 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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