Tocilizumab - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACTEMRA tocilizumab (rch) 162 mg/0.9 mL solution for injection pre-filled pen, ACTPen Autoinjector
AUST R: 296808
Active ingredients:
Tocilizumab

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 233 950

Deletion from market:
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product was replaced with a new formulation in May 2024. See ARTG entry 370315.

ACTEMRA tocilizumab (rch) 162 mg/0.9 mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 234034
Active ingredients:
Tocilizumab

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 233 950

Deletion from market:
31 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product was replaced with a new formulation in August 2024. See ARTG entry 370314.