remifentanil hydrochloride - medicine shortage information
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Remifentanil-AFT, remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 1 mg, powder for injection, glass vial AUST R: 193697Active ingredients:
remifentanil hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
16 Oct 2026
to
16 Jan 2027
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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REMIFENTANIL VIATRIS 1mg remifentanil (as hydrochloride) powder for injection vial AUST R: 163901Active ingredients:
remifentanil hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
11 Dec 2026
to
20 Jan 2027
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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REMIFENTANIL VIATRIS 2mg remifentanil (as hydrochloride) powder for injection vial AUST R: 163902Active ingredients:
remifentanil hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
14 Jul 2026
to
14 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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