CAVERJECT IMPULSE alprostadil 20microgram 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 20microgram powder for injection with 0.5mL diluent dual chamber cartridge in single use syringe device AUST R: 90197 Active ingredients: alprostadil Dosage form: Injection, powder for Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 675 229	From 06 Nov 2023 to 31 Jan 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing 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 20microgram powder for injection with 0.5mL diluent dual chamber cartridge in single use syringe device
AUST R: 90197
Active ingredients:
alprostadil

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
06 Nov 2023
to
31 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

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.