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hydromorphone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141533
Active ingredients:
hydromorphone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 226 334

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 32 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141534
Active ingredients:
hydromorphone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 226 334

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 4 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155995
Active ingredients:
hydromorphone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 226 334

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 64 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141535
Active ingredients:
hydromorphone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 226 334

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141508
Active ingredients:
hydromorphone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 226 334

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability