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fentanyl citrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACTIQ fentanyl 1200microgram (as citrate) lozenge with integral applicator blister pack
AUST R: 91603
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Lozenge with integral application

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800288382

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ACTIQ fentanyl 1600microgram (as citrate) lozenge with integral applicator blister pack
AUST R: 91604
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Lozenge with integral application

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800288382

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ASPEN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 100 microgram/2 mL solution for injection
AUST R: 170929
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ASPEN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 500 microgram/10 mL solution for injection
AUST R: 170931
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 100 mcg/20mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (citrate) 20mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 123384
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
01 May 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability