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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
CETROTIDE cetrorelix 250 microgram (as acetate) powder for injection vial with diluent syringe AUST R: 74888 Active ingredients: water for injections cetrorelix Dosage form: Injection Sponsor: Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 257 348	From 29 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Emergency Supply Only Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Related information: https://www.merckgroup.com/au-en/company/contact-us.html Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

CETROTIDE cetrorelix 250 microgram (as acetate) powder for injection vial with diluent syringe
AUST R: 74888
Active ingredients:
water for injections
cetrorelix

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 257 348

From
29 May 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Related information:

https://www.merckgroup.com/au-en/company/contact-us.html

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.