ferric carboxymaltose - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE-TEVA iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) 500 mg/10 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 450249
Active ingredients:
ferric carboxymaltose

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
29 Oct 2026
to
30 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
FERRIVE iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) 1000 mg/20 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 456413
Active ingredients:
ferric carboxymaltose

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
07 Sep 2026
to
27 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE-TEVA iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) 100 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 450247
Active ingredients:
ferric carboxymaltose

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
29 Oct 2026
to
30 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE-TEVA iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) 1000 mg/20 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 450248
Active ingredients:
ferric carboxymaltose

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
10 Nov 2026
to
30 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
FERRIVE iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) 500 mg/10 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 456414
Active ingredients:
ferric carboxymaltose

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
08 Jun 2026
to
01 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand