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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule AUST R: 49232 Active ingredients: heparin sodium Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 24 Mar 2023 to 28 Jun 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49232
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
24 Mar 2023
to
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.