aciclovir - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACICLOVIR ACCORD aciclovir 250 mg/10 mL injection vial
AUST R: 313546
Active ingredients:
aciclovir

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
13 Jan 2025
to
10 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DBL Aciclovir 250mg/10mL Intravenous infusion injection vial
AUST R: 56809
Active ingredients:
aciclovir

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
22 Aug 2023
to
03 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing