Drug Availability Update

Further to DrugAlert Vol 688, HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd is continuing to experience a supply interruption for the following local anaesthetic products:

Product ARTG Current Status
Marcain 0.125% Epidural Infusion 200ml (sterile theatre pack) 48374 September 2021
Marcain 0.25% 5 x 100mL (sterile theatre pack) 11953 October 2021
Naropin 0.2% 5 x 100mL (sterile theatre pack) 52396 October 2021
Naropin 0.2% 5 x 200mL Polybag (sterile theatre pack) 52395 September 2021
Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 200mcg/100mL (sterile theatre pack) 72874 December 2021
Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 400mcg/100mL (sterile theatre pack) 72873 December 2021
Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 800mcg/200mL (sterile theatre pack) 72875 September 2021
Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 400mcg/200mL (sterile theatre pack) 72873 September 2021

All other local anaesthetic products marketed by Aspen are available as normal. HPS Pharmacies is pleased to advise that ropivacaine with fentanyl products are currently available from Baxter.

Retain this notice in a prominent position, including in other related business units until supplies return to normal. Report any problems identified with medicines, vaccines or medical devices to the TGA.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact your pharmacist at HPS Pharmacies, or Aspen Pharmacare Australia on 1300 659 646.

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