medroxyprogesterone acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DEPO-PROVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/mL aqueous suspension injection vial
AUST R: 12300
Active ingredients:
medroxyprogesterone acetate

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
02 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by an alternative presentation - DEPO-PROVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/1 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe (ARTG 401610).

DEPO-RALOVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/1 mL injection vial
AUST R: 44464
Active ingredients:
medroxyprogesterone acetate

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by an alternative presentation - DEPO-PROVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/1 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe (ARTG 401610).