Currently in shortage
Pfizer biologic manufacturing capacity constraints. Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis patients must not stop biologic without specialist guidance.
Expected resolution: 30 November 2025
Alternatives:
- Humira (adalimumab) — if available
- Benepali — etanercept biosimilar
- Discuss biologic switching with rheumatologist
etanercept
Enbrel
50 mg/mL · injection · Biologics
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $31.60 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $1,248.00 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- IMM009
- Drug name
- etanercept
- Brand name
- Enbrel
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Formulation
- injection
- Strength
- 50 mg/mL
- Max quantity
- 4 units
- Max repeats
- 5
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Biologics
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-044 · Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
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