phenylephrine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PHENYLEPHRINE ACCORD phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/1 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 327730
Active ingredients:
phenylephrine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
27 Feb 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

NEOSYNEPHRINE 1% phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg/1mL injection USP ampoule
AUST R: 15472
Active ingredients:
phenylephrine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
11 Apr 2023
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.