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FENTANYL SANDOZ fentanyl 100 micrograms/hour transdermal drug delivery system sachet AUST R: 152576Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
15 Aug 2025
to
31 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative generic product is available.
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DENPAX fentanyl 25 micrograms/hour transdermal patch AUST R: 163068Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DENPAX fentanyl 50 micrograms/hour transdermal patch AUST R: 163064Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
30 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DUROGESIC fentanyl 100 micrograms/h transdermal patch sachet AUST R: 112371Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
14 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DUROGESIC fentanyl 12 micrograms/h transdermal patch sachet AUST R: 116828Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
14 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DUROGESIC fentanyl 25 micrograms/h transdermal patch sachet AUST R: 112368Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
14 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DUROGESIC fentanyl 50 micrograms/h transdermal patch sachet AUST R: 112369Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
14 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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DUROGESIC fentanyl 75 micrograms/h transdermal patch sachet AUST R: 112370Active ingredients:
fentanyl
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800226334
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Deletion from market:
14 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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