naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NALOXONE SXP naloxone hydrochloride (as dihydrate) 400 microgram/1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 315388
Active ingredients:
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Southern XP IP Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 7067 8510

From
01 Aug 2025
to
26 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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

SUBOXONE FILM 8/2 buprenorphine (as hydrochloride) 8 mg/naloxone (as hydrochloride dihydrate) 2 mg soluble film sachet
AUST R: 163444
Active ingredients:
buprenorphine hydrochloride
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Soluble Film

Sponsor:
Indivior Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9025 0200

From
09 Jul 2025
to
17 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues