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DBL OXALIPLATIN oxaliplatin concentrate for infusion 100mg/20mL vial AUST R: 131758Active ingredients:
oxaliplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
18 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
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OXALIPLATIN ACCORD oxaliplatin 100 mg/20 mL concentrated injection vial AUST R: 352809Active ingredients:
oxaliplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
06 Feb 2024
to
22 Mar 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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