phenytoin sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL PHENYTOIN INJECTION 100mg/2mL ampoule
AUST R: 46942
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
06 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
PHENYTOIN JUNO (phenytoin sodium) 100mg/ 2mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 117872
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
08 May 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 03 8888 1288.
PHENYTOIN JUNO (phenytoin sodium) 250mg/ 5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 117865
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
08 May 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.