alirocumab - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PRALUENT alirocumab (rch) 150mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 238299
Active ingredients:
alirocumab

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
PRALUENT alirocumab (rch) 75mg/mL solution for injection, pre-filled pen
AUST R: 238285
Active ingredients:
alirocumab

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
14 May 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.