ampicillin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AUSTRAPEN ampicillin 1g (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 29354
Active ingredients:
ampicillin

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 May 2024
to
30 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

IBIMICYN ampicillin 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 92839
Active ingredients:
ampicillin

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

From
03 Oct 2023
to
12 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

IBIMICYN ampicillin 1g (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 92840
Active ingredients:
ampicillin

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.