heparin sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/1mL (porcine mucous) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 12881
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
12 Nov 2024
to
11 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49236
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
30 Sep 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49232
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
24 Mar 2023
to
01 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 66684
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
23 Sep 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.