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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CHLORHEXIDINE 0.5% IN ALCOHOL 70% SOLUTION bottle
AUST R: 11339
Active ingredients:
chlorhexidine gluconate
ethanol

Dosage form:
Application

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 May 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative products available