glatiramer acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
COPAXONE PEN glatiramer acetate 40 mg/1 mL solution for injection prefilled pen
AUST R: 316728
Active ingredients:
glatiramer acetate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
15 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative presentation by the same sponsor is available - COPAXONE glatiramer acetate 40 mg/1 mL solution for injection prefilled syringe [ARTG 218615]
GLATIRAMER ACETATE-TEVA glatiramer acetate 40 mg/1 mL solution for injection prefilled syringe
AUST R: 370365
Active ingredients:
glatiramer acetate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
15 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brand by same sponsor available – COPAXONE glatiramer acetate 40 mg/1 mL solution for injection prefilled syringe [ARTG 218615]