Shortage of Abatacept (Orencia®) Resolved – update

Update: August 28, 2024. 

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), the manufacturer of Orencia (abatacept), has announced that the shortage of subcutaneous abatacept will be resolved as of the 30 August 2024.

Starting from 30 August 2024:

  • The TGA medicine shortage notification for abatacept 125 mg single dose syringe will no longer be in place. 
  • The abatacept 125 mg single-dose syringe, BMS, China Stock approved under Section 19A will no longer be available.
  • Normal ordering processes for both abatacept pre-filled syringe and ClickJect autoinjector can resume via the DHL online portal.
  • Patients may switch back to, or new patients may be initiated on, any of the abatacept presentations as deemed appropriate by the treating physician.

Patients should consult with their healthcare providers for further information.