octreotide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 100 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148402
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7936

From
19 Dec 2023
to
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Generic Health Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 03 9809 7900.
OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 50 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148404
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
06 May 2024
to
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Generic Health Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 03 9809 7900.
OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 500 micrograms/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 148403
Active ingredients:
octreotide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7936

From
25 Mar 2024
to
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Generic Health Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 03 9809 7900.