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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