PROSTIN E2 VAGINAL GEL 1mg (Dinoprostone) - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PROSTIN E2 VAGINAL GEL 1mg (Dinoprostone)
AUST R: 9983
Active ingredients:
dinoprostone

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
18 Nov 2025
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals