paclitaxel - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Nab-PACLITAXEL JUNO Paclitaxel (nanoparticle albumin-bound) 100 mg powder for injection (suspension) vial
AUST R: 328527
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
19 Jun 2025
to
14 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brand is available.
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
07 Jul 2025
to
31 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ANZATAX paclitaxel 30mg/5mL injection vial
AUST R: 50578
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other strengths are available.