fluorouracil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL FLUOROURACIL 500mg/10mL injection BP vial
AUST R: 47260
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
14 Jun 2024
to
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available.

FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 2500 mg/50 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285803
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
11 Sep 2023
to
30 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285802
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
27 Nov 2023
to
29 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing