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FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 200 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 218437Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 26 Feb 2024 to 01 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Other strengths are available
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FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 800 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 218436Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 26 Feb 2024 to 01 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Other strengths are available.
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DBL FENTANYL 100 microgram/2mL (as citrate) injection ampoule AUST R: 107025Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 08 Dec 2023 to 23 Jan 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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FENTANYL JUNO fentanyl (as citrate) 500 microgram/10 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 384588Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 8888 1288
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From 15 Jan 2024 to 25 Mar 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 100 mcg/20mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (citrate) 20mL injection ampoule AUST R: 123384Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
fentanyl citrate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1300659646
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Deletion from market:
01 May 2023
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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