Updated Date:
20 Oct 2025
Product Detail:
PEGASYS peginterferon alfa-2a 180 micrograms/0.5mL injection pre-filled syringe
Shortage Status:
Current
AUST R:
91837
Availability:
Unavailable
Active Ingredient:
Peginterferon alfa2a
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Dosage Form:
Injection,solution
Supply Impact Dates
From 13 May 2025
To 30 Jun 2026
Management Action:
This medicine can be accessed through the Pegasys Home Delivery Program. For information on this program, go to https://www.echotherapeutics.com.au/echocarepegasyspatient. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 848 328. The TGA have published a webpage with information about these shortages: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-pegasys-peginterferon-alfa-2a-injection
