paracetamol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection in freeflex bag
AUST R: 218687
Active ingredients:
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915555

From
18 Apr 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
PARACETAMOL/CODEINE GH 500/30 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 203133
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
19 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.