fentanyl citrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACTIQ fentanyl 800microgram (as citrate) lozenge with integral applicator blister pack
AUST R: 91602
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Lozenge with integral application

Sponsor:
Anspec Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 2 8438 8600

From
17 Apr 2026
to
20 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative strengths are available.
FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 600 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 218434
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Anspec Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8438 8600

From
18 Mar 2026
to
01 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
B. BRAUN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 500 micrograms/10 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 227124
Active ingredients:
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0407660273

Deletion from market:
05 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.