flumazenil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FLUMAZENIL-BAXTER flumazenil 0.5 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 231405
Active ingredients:
flumazenil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 302 409

From
01 Dec 2026
to
31 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
FLUMAZENIL KABI flumazenil 0.5 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoules
AUST R: 260016
Active ingredients:
flumazenil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915555

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.