levobupivacaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CHIROCAINE levobupivacaine hydrochloride 250mg/200mL solution for injection bag
AUST R: 94482
Active ingredients:
levobupivacaine hydrochloride
levobupivacine

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Abbvie Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800043460

Deletion from market:
18 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability