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OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 100 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 148402Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7936
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From
19 Dec 2023
to
31 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 50 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 148404Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7922
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From
06 May 2024
to
31 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 500 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 148403Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7936
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From
25 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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SANDOSTATIN Octreotide 100 microgram/1mL injection ampoule AUST R: 42193Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800635202
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From
26 Aug 2024
to
26 Aug 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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SANDOSTATIN Octreotide 50 microgram/1mL injection ampoule AUST R: 42192Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800635202
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From
23 May 2024
to
29 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 10 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack AUST R: 321280Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, modified release
Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 288 382
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
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OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 20 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack AUST R: 321282Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, modified release
Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 288 382
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
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OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 30 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack AUST R: 321281Active ingredients:
octreotide
Dosage form:
Injection, modified release
Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 288 382
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Deletion from market:
15 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
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