adrenaline (epinephrine) - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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Supply Impact Dates |
Further Details |
MIN-I-JET ADRENALINE 1:10000 1mg/10mL injection pre-filled syringe AUST R: 213983Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)
Sponsor:
UCB Australia Pty Ltd T/A UCB Pharma Division of UCB Australia
Phone:
+61 421 618 487
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From
20 May 2014
to
31 Aug 2025
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes
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ASPEN ADRENALINE INJECTION adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 162463Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
12 Dec 2019
to
20 Mar 2020
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ASPEN ADRENALINE adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/1 mL injection solution ampoule AUST R: 131782Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
25 Sep 2019
to
15 Apr 2020
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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EPIPEN adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.3mg/0.3mL injection syringe auto-injector AUST R: 42978Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
06 Mar 2020
to
30 Apr 2020
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected Increase in Demand
TGA Management Actions:
Pharmacies are advised to call the Mylan EpiPen Customer Service hotline on 1800 931 625 to place an order for EpiPen. Further information is available at https://www.epiclub.com.au/
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EPIPEN JR adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.15mg/0.3mL injection syringe auto-injector AUST R: 42980Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine)
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
06 Mar 2020
to
24 Apr 2020
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected Increase in Demand
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