ganciclovir sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CYMEVENE ganciclovir 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10047
Active ingredients:
ganciclovir sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
30 May 2024
to
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment

GANCICLOVIR SXP ganciclovir (as sodium) 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 280238
Active ingredients:
ganciclovir sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
12 Dec 2022
to
31 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment