morphine sulfate pentahydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands are 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
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands are 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
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands are 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
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands are 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:
24 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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:
31 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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 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:
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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:
22 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

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 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:
The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy.