gentamicin sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GENOPTIC gentamicin 3mg/mL (as sulfate) eye drops bottle
AUST R: 23215
Active ingredients:
gentamicin sulfate

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution

Sponsor:
Allergan Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800252224

Deletion from market:
15 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability