midazolam - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
HYPNOVEL midazolam 5mg/1mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 13726
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1 800 201 564

From
07 Nov 2024
to
16 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.

HYPNOVEL midazolam 5mg/5mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 13779
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1 800 201 564

From
08 May 2025
to
12 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

MIDAZOLAM ACCORD midazolam (as hydrochloride) 15 mg/3 mL solution for injection ampoules
AUST R: 207245
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
17 Mar 2025
to
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

MIDAZOLAM ACCORD midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5 mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoules
AUST R: 207241
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
09 Apr 2025
to
15 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.

MIDAZOLAM VIATRIS 5mg/1mL midazolam solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 160207
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Dec 2024
to
15 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.

Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72213
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
10 Feb 2025
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Aborns Pharmacuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 117 772.

Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72214
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
06 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

HYPNOVEL midazolam 15mg/3mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 13727
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1 800 201 564

From
21 Apr 2025
to
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MIDAZOLAM ACCORD midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5 mg/ 5 mL solution for injection ampoules
AUST R: 207239
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
16 Dec 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

MIDAZOLAM VIATRIS 5 mg/5 mL midazolam solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 160206
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
25 Sep 2024
to
27 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Midazolam-Baxter midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 216024
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Midazolam-Baxter midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 216025
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.