morphine hydrochloride trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MORPHINE JUNO morphine hydrochloride trihydrate 20 mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 224242
Active ingredients:
morphine hydrochloride trihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
14 Feb 2025
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative strengths are available.

ORDINE morphine hydrochloride trihydrate 10mg/mL oral solution bottle
AUST R: 150222
Active ingredients:
morphine hydrochloride trihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
12 Apr 2024
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the TGA web alert: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-ordine-morphine-oral-liquid

MORPHINE JUNO morphine hydrochloride trihydrate 50 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 224251
Active ingredients:
morphine hydrochloride trihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
02 Jan 2025
to
07 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ORDINE morphine hydrochloride trihydrate 5mg/mL oral solution bottle
AUST R: 150221
Active ingredients:
morphine hydrochloride trihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
22 Mar 2024
to
06 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability