adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ADRENALINE-LINK 1:1,000 1mg/1mL adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 12048
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals

Phone:
1800 181 060

From
09 Dec 2024
to
14 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brand is available.
ADRENALINE-LINK 1:10,000 1mg/10mL adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate injection BP pre filled syringe
AUST R: 210672
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals

Phone:
1800181060

From
06 Aug 2024
to
24 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other dosage forms are available.
2% XYLOCAINE DENTAL WITH ADRENALINE 1:80,000 2.2mL injection cartridge
AUST R: 12024
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Dentsply Sirona Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300552929

From
15 Jan 2025
to
16 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply
ADRENALINE JUNO 1:10,000 adrenaline (epinephrine) (as acid tartrate) 1 mg/10 mL solution for injection prefilled syringe
AUST R: 282377
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
02 Oct 2024
to
03 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
BUPIVADREN Bupivacaine 0.5% w/v with Adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:200,000 injection solution vial
AUST R: 292528
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
XYLOCAINE 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12008
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
12 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Products are available in another presentation.