A review in how to manage tens of millions of Covid-19 vaccines nearing expiry is underway.

About a quarter of the 255-million doses purchased by the Federal Government have been administered nationwide.

Many remaining vaccines will need to be thrown out in the coming months.

Health Minister Mark Butler has told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings that international and domestic demand is low.

“There’s actually what the experts describe as something of a ‘glut’ in vaccines worldwide,” he explained.

“There’s just not the ability to offload and donate our surplus vaccines to other countries.”

Tap PLAY to hear the full interview off the back of the Emergency Cabinet meeting last weekend.