VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule - medicine shortage information

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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 164131 Active ingredients: oxytocin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	Deletion from market: 24 Jan 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 164131
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
24 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals