cisplatin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISPLATIN ACCORD cisplatin 50 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 286786
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
18 Nov 2024
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

DBL CISPLATIN 100mg/100mL injection vial
AUST R: 47276
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
28 Aug 2024
to
11 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

DBL CISPLATIN 50mg/50mL injection vial
AUST R: 47275
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
16 Jan 2025
to
07 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply