tirzepatide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MOUNJARO tirzepatide 10 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407053
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439692 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 16.67 mg/mL solution for injection multidose pre-filled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials

MOUNJARO tirzepatide 12.5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407052
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439693 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 20.83 mg/mL solution for injection multidose pre-filled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials

MOUNJARO tirzepatide 15 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407054
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439694 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 25 mg/mL solution for injection multidose prefilled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials

MOUNJARO tirzepatide 2.5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407055
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439430 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 4.17 mg/mL solution for injection multidose pre-filled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials

MOUNJARO tirzepatide 5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407050
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439690 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 8.33 mg/mL solution for injection multidose pre-filled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials

MOUNJARO tirzepatide 7.5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 407051
Active ingredients:
tirzepatide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 454 559

Deletion from market:
13 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product will be replaced by ARTG 439691 - MOUNJARO KwikPen tirzepatide 12.5 mg/mL solution for injection multidose pre-filled pen. More information about this discontinuation is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/discontinuation-mounjaro-tirzepatide-vials