sugammadex sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SUGAMMADEX ACCORD sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 372777
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
25 Sep 2025
to
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
SUGAMMADEX ARX sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 356510
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Nov 2026
to
18 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
SUGAMMADEX MEDSURGE sugammadex 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 367219
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0477330626

From
27 Feb 2026
to
26 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SUGAMMADEX MEDSURGE sugammadex 500 mg/5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 367220
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 788 261

From
02 Jun 2026
to
05 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SUGAMMADEX VIATRIS sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 377048
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
27 Aug 2026
to
20 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SUGAMMADEX JUNO sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 387625
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 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.
SUGAMMADEX LAPL sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 395864
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7999

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
SUGAMMADEX-TEVA sugammadex (as sodium) 200 mg/2 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 375461
Active ingredients:
sugammadex sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
26 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.