carmustine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CARMUSTINE LUPIN carmustine 100 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial
AUST R: 347272
Active ingredients:
carmustine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
398097914

From
03 Jan 2024
to
19 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

CARMUSTINE-JUNO carmustine 100 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial
AUST R: 319034
Active ingredients:
carmustine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0427 306 107

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

GLIADEL WAFER carmustine 7.7mg/implant implant sachet
AUST R: 77283
Active ingredients:
carmustine

Dosage form:
Implant

Sponsor:
Eisai Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9832 9100

Deletion from market:
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative unapproved product may be available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about SAS please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme