paracetamol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 1000 mg/100 mL solution for infusion bottle
AUST R: 275359
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61407660243

From
03 Nov 2023
to
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
MEVADOL FORTE paracetamol 450 mg/codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg/doxylamine succinate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 310164
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
20 Oct 2023
to
22 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.
PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 203624
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915592

From
20 Oct 2023
to
14 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation)
AUST R: 131721
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid

Sponsor:
Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800788870

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability