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Dosage form:Injection, suspension
Sponsor:Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:1800 675 229
From01 Nov 2023to28 Jun 2024
Shortage status:Current
Availability:Limited Availability
Reason:Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 4339 4239 for details on supply. Pfizer are closely controlling supply and pharmacies can contact 1800 629 921 for ordering enquiries. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection
Phone:1800-675-229
From26 Jul 2023to30 Apr 2025
Availability:Unavailable
Reason:Manufacturing
Management action:An unregistered, alternative strength product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 4339 4239 for details on supply. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection