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DAPTOMYCIN DR.REDDY'S daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 337791Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0427306107
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From
04 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternataive generic products are available.
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PFIZER DAPTOMYCIN daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 373704Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
19 Oct 2023
to
28 Feb 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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