progesterone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ENDOMETRIN PESSARIES progesterone 100mg vaginal tablet blister pack
AUST R: 189948
Active ingredients:
progesterone

Dosage form:
Pessary, compressed

Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0472501741

From
15 Apr 2024
to
15 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative products are available
CRINONE 8% progesterone 90mg/1.125g gel tube
AUST R: 83166
Active ingredients:
progesterone

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 1800 257 348

From
15 Nov 2023
to
20 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing