phenytoin sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL PHENYTOIN INJECTION 250mg/5mL ampoule
AUST R: 46943
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
22 Oct 2025
to
27 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling supply. An alternative brand is available.
PHENYTOIN JUNO (phenytoin sodium) 100mg/ 2mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 117872
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
15 Oct 2025
to
30 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Juno Pharmaceuticals, can be contacted for details on supply on (03) 88881288.
PHENYTOIN JUNO (phenytoin sodium) 250mg/ 5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 117865
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
30 Nov 2025
to
30 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brand is available.
DILANTIN phenytoin sodium 30 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 295264
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
27 Aug 2025
to
03 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
DBL PHENYTOIN INJECTION 100mg/2mL ampoule
AUST R: 46942
Active ingredients:
phenytoin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
06 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Juno Pharmaceuticals, can be contacted for details on supply on (03) 88881288.