adrenaline (epinephrine) - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ASPEN ADRENALINE adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/1 mL injection solution ampoule
AUST R: 131782
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
01 Aug 2024
to
16 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ASPEN ADRENALINE INJECTION adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 162463
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
13 Sep 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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

ANAPEN 300 adrenaline (epinephrine) 300 micrograms/0.3 mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe (auto-injector)
AUST R: 337512
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Allergy Concepts Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
30 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

ANAPEN JUNIOR 150 adrenaline (epinephrine) 150 micrograms/0.3 mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe (auto-injector)
AUST R: 337517
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Allergy Concepts Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
27 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.