paclitaxel - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PACLITAXEL ACCORD paclitaxel 300 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 219556
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
04 Apr 2025
to
15 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ANZATAX paclitaxel 100mg/16.7mL injection vial
AUST R: 106458
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
03 Jan 2025
to
07 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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