Trastuzumab - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TRAZIMERA trastuzumab 150 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 304050
Active ingredients:
Trastuzumab

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
11 Aug 2023
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TRAZIMERA trastuzumab 60 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 304049
Active ingredients:
Trastuzumab

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
11 Aug 2023
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

KANJINTI trastuzumab 150 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 296881
Active ingredients:
Trastuzumab

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 803 638

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.