ESA tries their best to alert its members about shortages of endocrine medications.
ESA receives regular updates from the TGA that flag potential medication shortages. The ESA screens these updates and forwards information of interest to its members. In order to improve this process, the ESA Medical Affairs Committee has made contact with the TGA Medicine Shortages Taskforce and is in the process of working with TGA Taskforce on these matters, especially with respect to providing accurate information regarding shortage of critical medications, and better communication of alternative supply sources to pharmacies.
Check the TGA website for current medication shortages.
Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch
There is a current shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch; to continue Ryzodeg 70/30 patients may need to be transitioned to of Ryzodeg 70/30 cartridges and a compatible reusable pen injector (e.g., NovoPen 4)
(Posted 19/06/23)
Growth Hormone Treatment Continuity
(Posted 22/05/23)
TGA has flagged a shortage of Semaglutide, see below
Semaglutide, OZEMPIC 0.25/0.5 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/Semaglutide
Semaglutide, OZEMPIC 1 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/Semaglutide
(Posted 26/04/22)
TGA has flagged the following shortages / discontinuations FYI
Somatropin, NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO somatropin (rbe) 15mg (10mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge - Status: Current
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/
cyproterone acetate, APO-CYPROTERONE ACETATE cyproterone acetate 100mg tablet blister pack - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/
cyproterone acetate, APO-CYPROTERONE ACETATE cyproterone acetate 50mg tablet bottle - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/
spironolactone, SPIRONOLACTONE VIATRIS 100 spironolactone100 mg tablet bottle - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/
testosterone, ANDRODERM testosterone 24.3 mg per patch transdermal drug delivery system sachet - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/
(Posted 22/02/22)
Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/spironolactone
(Posted 27/01/22)
Status: Current
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/spironolactone
(Posted 16/11/21)
Status: Current
From 22 Jul 2021 to 10 Sep 2021
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/metformin-hydrochloride
(Posted 07/08/21)
Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/cyproterone-acetate
(Posted 07/08/21)
Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/ethinylestradiol
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/levonorgestrel
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/ethinylestradiol
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/levonorgestrel
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/ethinylestradiol
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/levonorgestrel
(Posted 20/07/21)
Status: Current
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/alendronate-sodium
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/colecalciferol
(Posted 27/05/21)
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd (MSD) will no longer be manufacturing PREGNYL solution for injection in the 1500 IU and 5000 IU presentations.
(posted 13/04/21)
diazoxide, DBL DIAZOXIDE 300mg/20mL Injection BP - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/diazoxide
cyproterone acetate, CYPROTERONE SANDOZ cyproterone acetate 50 mg tablet bottle - Status: Current
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/cyproterone-acetate
acarbose, GLUCOBAY acarbose 100mg tablet blister pack - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/acarbose
(Posted 08/04/21)
glimepiride, AMARYL Glimepiride 2mg tablet blister pack - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/glimepiride
(Posted 26/03/21)
exenatide, BYDUREON exenatide 2 mg powder for injection pre-filled pen - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/exenatide
(Posted 18/03/21)
Publication of a web statement on new legislation to support medicine substitutions
We have published a web statement about recent changes to Serious Shortage Substitution Notice (SSSN) arrangements.
Under new laws, a new legislative instrument will be registered each time a substitute medicine is needed to address a serious scarcity. This removes the need for each SSSN to be recognised in individual state and territory legislation before pharmacists can make the substitution.
New processes are being developed with input from key stakeholders to help a smooth transition to the new arrangements.
Visit the TGA medicine shortages page for more information about shortages.
(Posted 09/03/21)
Metformin hydrochloride, DIABEX XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack. - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/metformin-hydrochloride
Metformin hydrochloride, DIABEX metformin hydrochloride 500 mg tablet blister pack - Status: Current
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/metformin-hydrochloride
(Posted 26/02/21)
Spironolactone, Aldactone 25mg tablet blister pack - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/spironolactone
(Posted 04/12/20)
Medsurge Nasal spray is currently available on private script only and that pricing will vary depending on the dispensing retail pharmacy.
MEDSURGE S19A APPROVAL - DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (S19A) 10MCG/0.1ML NASAL SPRAY
Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray) 10mcg/0.1mL per spray (Zydus Pharmaceuticals) is now available as S19A until 31st January 2022, due to the shortage of Minirin Desmopressin Acetate 10 microgram/actuation nasal spray (Aust R 59320).
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Product Code |
Product Description |
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DES001 |
Desmopressin Acetate (S19A) 10mcg/0.1mL Nasal Spray (Bottle of 5ml) |
(Posted 02/12/20)
(Posted 30/11/20)
See links below
estradiol hemihydrate, ESTROGEL estradiol (as hemihydrate) 0.06% w/w gel pump pack - Status: Anticipated
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/estradiol-hemihydrate
finasteride, FINIDE finasteride 5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/finasteride
Somatropin, NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX somatropin (rbe) 10mg (6.67mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/Somatropin
Somatropin, NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX somatropin (rbe) 15mg (10mg/mL) injection-solution multidose cartridge - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/Somatropin
temozolomide, TEMOZOLOMIDE ALPHAPHARM temozolomide 20mg capsule bottle - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/temozolomide
temozolomide, TEMOZOLOMIDE ALPHAPHARM temozolomide 100 mg capsule bottle - Status: Discontinued
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/temozolomide
(Posted 17/11/20)
http://apps.tga.gov.au/prod/msi/Search/Details/estradiol-valerate
(Posted 10/11/20)
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