midazolam - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
HYPNOVEL midazolam 15mg/3mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 13727
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
21 Jul 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.

MIDAZOLAM ACCORD midazolam (as hydrochloride) 50 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoules
AUST R: 207225
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
30 Sep 2025
to
30 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MIDAZOLAM VIATRIS 50 mg/ 10 mL midazolam solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 160208
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
15 Oct 2025
to
26 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72214
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
06 May 2025
to
12 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

HYPNOVEL midazolam 5mg/1mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 13726
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
05 Nov 2025
to
05 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Midazolam-Baxter midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 216024
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

Midazolam-Baxter midazolam (as hydrochloride) 5mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 216025
Active ingredients:
midazolam

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.