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NAROPIN 1% ropivacaine hydrochloride 200mg/20mL injection ampoule AUST R: 52397Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
25 Feb 2026
to
25 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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ROPIVACAINE KABI ropivacaine hydrochloride 40 mg/20 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 195804Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 9391 5555
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From
25 May 2026
to
21 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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NAROPIN 0.2% ropivacaine hydrochloride 20mg/10mL injection ampoule AUST R: 52406Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
01 Dec 2025
to
10 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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NAROPIN 0.75% ropivacaine hydrochloride 75mg/10mL injection ampoule AUST R: 52400Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
12 Sep 2025
to
20 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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NAROPIN 1% ropivacaine hydrochloride 100mg/10mL injection ampoule AUST R: 52398Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
27 Nov 2025
to
20 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ROPIBAM 1% Ropivacaine hydrochloride 200mg/20mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 186568Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 627 680
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From
24 Oct 2025
to
01 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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ROPIVACAINE KABI ropivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 195796Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
20 Feb 2026
to
30 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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NAROPIN 0.2% ropivacaine hydrochloride 200mg/100mL injection bag AUST R: 52396Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ROPIBAM 0.2% Ropivacaine hydrochloride 200mg/100mL solution for injection bag AUST R: 186573Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 627 680
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Deletion from market:
18 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ROPIBAM 0.2% Ropivacaine hydrochloride 400mg/200mL solution for injection bag AUST R: 186571Active ingredients:
ropivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 627 680
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Deletion from market:
18 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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