live varicella vaccine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PRIORIX-TETRA vaccine 0.5mL powder for injection vial with diluent syringe
AUST R: 107286
Active ingredients:
live varicella vaccine
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
14 Aug 2026
to
14 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VARILRIX HSA-FREE varicella vaccine live attenuated 0.5mL injection vial plus diluent syringe composite pack
AUST R: 234750
Active ingredients:
live varicella vaccine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
23 Sep 2025
to
14 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing