phenylephrine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PREDNEFRIN FORTE phenylephrine hydrochloride/prednisolone acetate eye drops bottle
AUST R: 23235
Active ingredients:
phenylephrine hydrochloride
prednisolone acetate

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, suspension

Sponsor:
Abbvie Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800043460

From
18 Dec 2025
to
13 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

NEOSYNEPHRINE 1% phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg/1mL injection USP ampoule
AUST R: 15472
Active ingredients:
phenylephrine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
03 Aug 2026
to
01 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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