clindamycin phosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DALACIN V clindamycin 2% (20mg/g) (as phosphate) cream tube
AUST R: 48431
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
10 Mar 2026
to
10 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DALACIN C clindamycin 300mg/2mL (as phosphate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 12294
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
04 Feb 2026
to
17 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing