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BUPREDERMAL buprenorphine 5 micrograms/hour transdermal drug delivery system sachet AUST R: 234741Active ingredients:
buprenorphine
Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal
Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 188 009
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From
17 Dec 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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BUPRENORPHINE SANDOZ buprenorphine 30 micrograms/h transdermal drug delivery system sachet AUST R: 319414Active ingredients:
buprenorphine
Dosage form:
Patch, dermal
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
23 Jan 2025
to
20 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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