Pegylated interferon alfa-2a Home Delivery
Free home delivery for Australians living with MPNs — delivered safely through JustMeds' cold chain network.
Both strengths remain available through JustMeds. The Australian-labelled 135 mcg syringe has returned to supply, and the 180 mcg syringe continues to be supplied as overseas-registered stock. Some packs will be Irish-labelled — read what that means for you.
About the Program
Australian patients prescribed pegylated interferon alfa-2a can access their treatment through the dedicated Home Delivery Program, which has been running since 1 September 2024.
The program is delivered by Echo Therapeutics (the sponsor of pegylated interferon alfa-2a in Australia) through its EchoCare™ service, in partnership with JustMeds — a specialist medicines delivery provider.
Home delivery remains the patient supply pathway while manufacturing supply is constrained. Echo Therapeutics will review this arrangement once ongoing supply returns to pre-shortage volumes. Hospitals continue to order through Symbion, or through Queensland Health for Queensland public hospitals.
Current Supply Status
Last updated 31 July 2026, based on the latest advice from Echo Therapeutics.
The Australian-labelled 135 mcg pre-filled syringe has returned to supply. Availability is still constrained while global manufacturing catches up, so patient supply continues through home delivery rather than community pharmacy.
For a short period you may receive either the Irish-labelled or the newly available Australian-labelled product, until Irish-labelled stock is used up.
The Australian-registered 180 mcg pre-filled syringe remains in shortage. Supply continues using the overseas-registered (Irish) pre-filled syringe, approved for supply in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration under Section 19A of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.
The Irish and Australian products are identical in active ingredient, strength and formulation. Only the packaging and the leaflet inside differ.
If your pack is Irish-labelled
The medicine inside is the same. However, the leaflet packed with the Irish product is written for Ireland, so please disregard the leaflet inside the pack and use the Australian Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) instead. The Australian CMI is available from the Echo Therapeutics website, or from the TGA medicines database.
Keep injecting exactly as your doctor has prescribed. If anything about the pack looks unfamiliar or you're unsure before using it, call JustMeds and we'll talk it through with you.
Shipping at a Glance
Processing Days
Orders processed & shipped Monday – Thursday (excl. public holidays)
Dispatch Time
Most orders dispatched within 24 hours of fulfilment
Cold Chain
Specially designed cold trucks & vans for safe medication transport
Ready to Order?
Order your pegylated interferon alfa-2a medication through our secure online ordering system.
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Phone: 07 2000 4124
Email: rx@justmeds.com.au
Echo Therapeutics Medical Info
Phone: 1300 848 328
Email: medinfo@echotherapeutics.net
Reporting a side effect
If you experience a side effect, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first. In an emergency, call 000.
Suspected side effects can also be reported to Echo Therapeutics on 1300 848 328 or drugsafety@echotherapeutics.net, or directly to the Therapeutic Goods Administration at tga.gov.au/report-problem. Reporting side effects helps the TGA and the sponsor keep monitoring the safety of this medicine.