CAVERJECT IMPULSE alprostadil 10microgram powder for injection with 0.5mL diluent dual chamber cartridge in single use syringe device - medicine shortage information

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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
CAVERJECT IMPULSE alprostadil 10microgram powder for injection with 0.5mL diluent dual chamber cartridge in single use syringe device AUST R: 90196 Active ingredients: alprostadil Dosage form: Injection, powder for Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800675229	From 14 Apr 2025 to 17 Dec 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

CAVERJECT IMPULSE alprostadil 10microgram powder for injection with 0.5mL diluent dual chamber cartridge in single use syringe device
AUST R: 90196
Active ingredients:
alprostadil

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
14 Apr 2025
to
17 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.