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ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packs AUST R: 132251 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 10 May 2022 to 31 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative brand is available.
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 100 mg modified release tablet blister packs AUST R: 132258 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 19 Apr 2023 to 31 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative brand is available.
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30 mg modified release tablet blister packs AUST R: 132254 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 18 Nov 2022 to 31 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative brand is available.
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packs AUST R: 132256 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 039897900	From 14 Feb 2023 to 31 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative brand is available.
DBL MORPHINE SULFATE 15mg/1mL injection ampoule AUST R: 101243 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	Deletion from market: 31 Jan 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative generic products are available and other strengths are available.
MS MONO morphine sulfate pentahydrate 120mg modified release capsule blister pack AUST R: 74150 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Capsule, modified release Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 31 Jul 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy.
MS MONO morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30mg modified release capsule blister pack AUST R: 74156 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Capsule, modified release Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 10 May 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
MS MONO morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60mg modified release capsule blister pack AUST R: 74154 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Capsule, modified release Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 31 Jul 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy.
MS MONO morphine sulfate pentahydrate 90mg modified release capsule blister pack AUST R: 74152 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Capsule, modified release Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 30 Jun 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy.
SEVREDOL morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 47543 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 10 May 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative products are available.
SEVREDOL morphine sulfate pentahydrate 20mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 214089 Active ingredients: morphine sulfate pentahydrate Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 188 009	Deletion from market: 28 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative products are available.