hydrocortisone sodium succinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SOLU-CORTEF ACT-O-VIAL hydrocortisone (as sodium succinate) 250mg powder for injection and diluent dual-chamber vial
AUST R: 167894
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone sodium succinate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
27 Feb 2024
to
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

SOLU-CORTEF ACT-O-VIAL hydrocortisone (as sodium succinate) 100mg powder for injection and diluent in dual-chamber vial
AUST R: 167893
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone sodium succinate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
19 Feb 2024
to
26 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing