oxytocin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 10 IU/1 mL ampoule
AUST R: 207986
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
398097914

From
30 Mar 2025
to
10 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
OXYTOCIN GH Solution for Injection 5 IU/1 mL ampoule
AUST R: 207985
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
08 Jan 2025
to
13 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
SYNTOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 13383
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
23 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
SYNTOCINON oxytocin 5 IU/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 13395
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
19 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
VIATOCINON oxytocin 10 IU/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 164131
Active ingredients:
oxytocin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
24 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals