prochlorperazine mesilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
STEMETIL prochlorperazine mesilate 12.5mg/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 27555
Active ingredients:
prochlorperazine mesilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
12 Mar 2024
to
20 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.