methotrexate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
METHOTREXATE ACCORD methotrexate 1000mg/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 213737
Active ingredients:
methotrexate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
29 Apr 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DBL METHOTREXATE 1g/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 16312
Active ingredients:
methotrexate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
19 Oct 2023
to
21 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
DBL METHOTREXATE 500mg/20mL injection BP vial
AUST R: 47252
Active ingredients:
methotrexate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
23 Jan 2024
to
23 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
DBL METHOTREXATE 5mg/2mL injection vial
AUST R: 16313
Active ingredients:
methotrexate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
15 Dec 2023
to
27 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Pfizer (Australia) METHOTREXATE 1000mg/10mL injection BP vial
AUST R: 10778
Active ingredients:
methotrexate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability