octreotide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 10 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack
AUST R: 321280
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, modified release

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
28 Oct 2022
to
15 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 20 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack
AUST R: 321282
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, modified release

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
28 Oct 2022
to
15 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

OCTREOTIDE DEPOT octreotide (as acetate) 30 mg modified release injection vial plus diluent prefilled syringe composite pack
AUST R: 321281
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, modified release

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

From
28 Oct 2022
to
15 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 100 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148402
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7936

From
19 Dec 2023
to
01 Mar 2025

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.

SANDOSTATIN Octreotide 100 microgram/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 42193
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800635202

From
01 Feb 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

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.

OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 50 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148404
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
31 May 2024
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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.

OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 500 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148403
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7936

From
14 Jun 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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.

SANDOSTATIN Octreotide 50 microgram/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 42192
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800635202

From
06 Mar 2024
to
06 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply