amifostine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ETHYOL Amifostine (as trihydrate) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 63789
Active ingredients:
amifostine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals

Phone:
1800 181 060

From
30 Aug 2018
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme