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NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO somatropin (rbe) 5mg (3.33mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge AUST R: 173396Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 668 626
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From 23 May 2023 to 31 Dec 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-somatropin-products
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SAIZEN somatropin (rmc) 6mg/1.03mL solution for injection multidose cartridge AUST R: 166475Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 633 463
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From 23 Apr 2024 to 19 May 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action: Alternative strengths available. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-somatropin-products
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GENOTROPIN 12mg GOQUICK somatropin (rbe) powder for injection with preserved diluent pre-filled pen AUST R: 166831Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, powder for
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800675229
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From 27 Mar 2024 to 11 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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GENOTROPIN 5mg GOQUICK somatropin (rbe) powder for injection with preserved diluent pre-filled pen AUST R: 166829Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, powder for
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800675229
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From 20 Dec 2023 to 15 Mar 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO somatropin (rbe) 10mg (6.67mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge AUST R: 173398Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 668 626
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From 23 May 2023 to 31 Jan 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO somatropin (rbe) 15mg (10mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge AUST R: 173399Active ingredients:
Somatropin
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 668 626
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From 13 Apr 2023 to 31 Jan 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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