fentanyl citrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 200 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 218437
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
26 Feb 2024
to
01 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available

FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 800 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 218436
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
26 Feb 2024
to
01 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available.

DBL FENTANYL 100 microgram/2mL (as citrate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 107025
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
08 Dec 2023
to
23 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

FENTANYL JUNO fentanyl (as citrate) 500 microgram/10 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 384588
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

From
15 Jan 2024
to
25 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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