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dexamethasone sodium phosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DEXAMETHASONE VIATRIS dexamethasone phosphate (as dexamethasone sodium phosphate) 4mg/1mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 163200
Active ingredients:
dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
01 Jun 2022
to
31 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Alphapharm Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 274 276 for details on supply
DBL DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION 4mg/1mL (as sodium) injection ampoule
AUST R: 16374
Active ingredients:
dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 May 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternate presentation of the same strength is available.