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Vaccine Supply Update

04 May 2018

The following is an update provided by Public Health England (PHE) on the supply situation for vaccines purchased directly from the manufacturers (e.g. for travel and risk groups):

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis (inactivated) Vaccine

Sanofi Pasteur: Limited supplies of Revaxis are available. There are likely to be order restrictions in place for travellers. Please contact Sanofi Pasteur for information regarding availability. Sanofi Pasteur Tel: 0148 350 5515.

Hepatitis B

To ensure vaccine availability for those at highest and most immediate risk of exposure to hepatitis B, all hepatitis B containing monovalent and bivalent (HepA/HepB) vaccines are currently under supply management processes. The update specific to travellers was published by PHE in November 2017 and can be accessed alongside other associated guidance here

In Scotland a mechanism is in place to allow for exceptional orders if there is an urgent and immediate need for an individual following a thorough risk assessment, this is through the local NHS Board Vaccine Holding Centre

Hepatitis B Adult:

  • GSK: Engerix B PFS singles are available.
  • GSK: Engerix B PFS packs of 10 are available.
  • GSK: Very limited supplies of Engerix B vials are available.
  • GSK: Fendrix is available.
  • MSD: Limited supplies of HBVAXPRO 10μg are available. Supplies are expected to be restricted until further notice.
  • MSD: Limited supplies of HBVAXPRO 40μg are available. Supplies are expected to be restricted until further notice.

Hepatitis B Paediatric:

  • GSK: Engerix B Paediatric singles are available.
  • MSD: Limited supplies of HBVAXPRO 5μg are available. Supplies are expected to be restricted until further notice.

Hepatitis A Vaccine

Hepatitis A Adult:

  • GSK: Supplies of Havrix PFS singles, PFS packs of 10 and vials in singles are available. However, there may not be sufficient stock in each presentation to accommodate demand.
  • Sanofi Pasteur: Limited supplies of Avaxim are available, however, it is likely that there will be ordering restrictions in place.
  • MSD: Limited supplies of VAQTA Adult are available.

Hepatitis A Paediatric:

  • GSK: Havrix Paediatric singles and packs of 10 are currently available.
  • MSD: VAQTA Paediatric is currently available.

Combined Hepatitis A and B

  • GSK: Twinrix Adult and Paediatric presentations are available.
  • GSK: Ambirix is available.

Combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid

  • Sanofi Pasteur: Limited supplies of Viatim are available. It is likely that there will be order restrictions in place.

Meningitis ACWY Vaccine

  • GSK: Menveo is heavily constrained and supply is anticipated to improve in late 2018.
  • Pfizer: Nimenrix is currently available for private sales and there is no current impact on the National Immunisation Programme.

Typhoid

  • Sanofi Pasteur: Typhim is available to order without restrictions.
  • PaxVax: Vivotif is available.

Rabies

  • GSK: limited supplies of Rabipur are available due to increased demand. Supply is being prioritised to hospitals and GPs for use in notified post-exposure cases only. Re-supply anticipated mid-May 2018.
  • Sanofi Pasteur: Rabies BP is available to order without restrictions.

Contact Details:

GSK Tel: 0208 047 5000

GSK Supply Portal: https://hcp.gsk.co.uk/supply.html

Sanofi Pasteur Tel: 0148 350 5515

Sanofi Supply Portal: https://www.sanofipasteur-portal.co.uk/supply.php

MSD Tel: 0199 245 2094

PaxVax Tel: 0152 521 7516