oxycodone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 10mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227833
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 627 680

From
18 Oct 2024
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 20mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227841
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800627680

From
31 Jan 2023
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
OXYCODONE WOCKHARDT oxycodone hydrochloride 20 mg/2 mL solution for injection or infusion, glass ampoules
AUST R: 277849
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Wockhardt Bio Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9846 1900

From
16 Apr 2020
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
OXYNORM LIQUID oxycodone hydrochloride 1mg/mL oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 77464
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

From
31 Oct 2024
to
19 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
OXYNORM oxycodone hydrochloride 10mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 74143
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

From
18 Jun 2024
to
25 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
OXYNORM oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 74145
Active ingredients:
oxycodone hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

From
25 Oct 2024
to
25 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing