Anticipated shortage
PROSTIN VR alprostadil 500 microgram/1mL injection ampoule
alprostadil · 500 microgram/mL Injection, solution
- Supply impact started
- 1 May 2027
- Supply impact ends
- 31 May 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 21 Aug 2026
- ARTG ID
- 47641
- Sponsor
- Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800-675-229
- Shortage impact
- Critical
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
What to do
- 1.Check your current supply — Ask your pharmacist whether you should collect a current prescription before the anticipated shortage.
- 2.Speak with your prescriber — Discuss options before supply is interrupted.
- 3.Watch the TGA report — Anticipated shortages can change before the supply impact starts.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).
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