ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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CIPROXIN 500 ciprofloxacin 500 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack AUST R: 35361Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800 008 757
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Deletion from market:
29 May 2020
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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CIPROFLOXACIN SANDOZ ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride) 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 81461Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
06 Feb 2021
to
01 Mar 2021
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected Increase in Demand
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CILOXAN ciprofloxacin 3mg/mL (as hydrochloride) ear drops bottle AUST R: 121897Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 671 203
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From
12 Apr 2021
to
16 Apr 2021
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Status:
Anticipated
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Other
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APO-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack AUST R: 135650Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 8877 8333
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Deletion from market:
27 Jun 2021
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Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Commercial Changes
TGA Management Actions:
Other generic by same sponsor available - APX-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 250 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack - ARTG 333619
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CIPROL 500 ciprofloxacin 500mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack AUST R: 82477Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
23 Apr 2021
to
14 May 2021
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Status:
Anticipated
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Other
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