buprenorphine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BUPREDERMAL buprenorphine 40 micrograms/hour transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 234747
Active ingredients:
buprenorphine

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

From
20 Sep 2024
to
20 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues